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A GUIDE TO THE COLLEGES THAT WELCOME B STUDENTS
As a B or C student, you have many options when it comes to finding a college that is right for you. In fact, there are far more colleges that want you than you could ever apply to in a single year. Your challenge will not be finding the right college but narrowing down your list of possibilities.
As you will see, not all colleges require certain GPAs or test scores to make it past the velvet rope. Now it’s time to meet some of the schools that not only accept B and C students but that also embrace them. These colleges are competitive and offer the highest quality educations, but they also recognize that students like you have much to offer and are committed to ensuring your success.
How These Colleges Were Chosen
All the colleges and universities listed in this directory were chosen for several reasons.
• They each offer very high quality educations. Just because the colleges listed here accept students with less-than-perfect scores doesn’t mean that they sacrifice quality. These schools are committed to preparing you for your future.
• B and C students are welcome. These colleges have test scores and GPA averages that fit well with the typical B student’s range. In addition, the schools offer programs such as tutoring or mentoring that will help students succeed once they are in college.
• They are competitive. While not as selective as many of the colleges at the top of news magazines’ lists, the schools listed here do have standards for admission. Because they generally draw from a smaller geographic area, community colleges are not included.
• They offer diversity. These schools represent all parts of the country and all sizes, from small to large.
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530
Admissions: 516-877-3050 · Financial Aid: 516-877-3365
Email: admissions@adelphi.edu · Website: http://www.adelphi.edu
From the College
“Adelphi is a world class, modern university with excellent and highly relevant programs where students prepare for lives of active citizenship and professional careers. Through its schools and programs–the College of Arts and Sciences, Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Honors College, Robert B. Willumstad School of Business, Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, The College of Nursing and Public Health, University College and the School of Social Work–the co-educational university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as professional and educational programs for adults.
“Adelphi currently enrolls nearly 8,000 students from 43 states and 45 foreign countries. With its main campus in Garden City, New York, and centers in Manhattan, Hauppauge and Poughkeepsie, the university, chartered in 1896, maintains a commitment to liberal studies in tandem with rigorous professional preparation and active citizenship. Adelphi’s lush 75-acre campus in historic Garden City has seven residence halls and is conveniently located 45 minutes from New York City, and just a few miles from some of Long Island’s most beautiful beaches, parks and cultural centers. Adelphi’s new recreation, sports and performing arts complex has further enhanced a vibrant campus life.
“Students may join Adelphi’s 80-plus student organizations, including fraternities, sororities and academic honor societies. Adelphi has outstanding NCAA Division I and II intercollegiate athletic teams, including its Division II national championship women’s lacrosse team, as well as an array of intramural activities. Students also have free access to student counseling, career counseling, financial aid, mentoring and other life improvement services.
“Adelphi offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs of study at its main Garden City campus, its three off-campus centers and via the web.”
Campus Setting
Adelphi is a private, multipurpose university. Founded as a boys’ preparatory school, it became a college in 1896 and gained university status in 1963. Its 75-acre campus is located in western Long Island, 20 miles from New York City. A four-year private institution, Adelphi University has an enrollment of 7,256 students. Besides a large, well-stocked library, the campus facilities also include: art gallery · bronze-casting foundry · sculpture and ceramics studios · theater · language labs · observatory. Adelphi University provides on-campus housing with 537 units that can accommodate 1,318 students. Housing options: coed dorms · special housing for disabled students. Recreation and sports facilities include: basketball, tennis and volleyball courts · baseball, lacrosse, soccer and softball fields · fitness center · swimming facility.
Student Life and Activities
The majority of students (78 percent) live off campus, which affects the social scene. Still, students are involved. “Adelphi is what you make it”, reports the student newspaper. If you want to meet people, there are plenty of opportunities. Students say, “There is a place for everyone to feel connected to the school no matter religion, race, gender or sexual orientation.” Popular gathering spots include the University Center dining room, Post dining, commuter lounge, fire-side lounge, UC Plaza (when the weather is warm), New York City and Roosevelt Field Mall. Popular campus events include visual and performing arts exhibitions, Disabilities Awareness Week, International Week, Black History Month, Endowed Lectures Series, student theater and dance performances, concerts and performances by top music groups and comedians, lectures by U.N. Ambassadors, intercollegiate and intramural sports, Spring Fling Spring In/Spike It Festival, Homecoming and Career Day. Adelphi University has 90 official student organizations. Influential groups include the Greeks, Circle K, Environmental Action Coalition, Black Students United, Chinese Students and Scholars Association, African People Organization (APO), athletes, C.A.L.I.B.E.R, La Union Latino and various faith-based clubs. For those interested in sports, there are intramural teams such as: badminton · baseball · basketball · dodge ball · floor hockey · flag football · kick ball · melon-ball · soccer · softball · tennis · volleyball. Adelphi University is a member of the Northeast-10 Conference (Division II), East Coast Conference (women’s bowling).
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY (Pop. 22,546)
Location: Large town
Four-year private
Founded: 1896
Website: http://www.adelphi.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 7,256
Undergrads: 4,852
Freshmen: 868
Part-time students: 9%
From out-of-state: 9%
From public schools: 76%
Male/Female: 32%/68%
Live on-campus: 22%
In fraternities: 11%
In sororities: 10%
Off-campus employment rating: Good
Caucasian: 54%
African American: 9%
Hispanic: 15%
Asian: 9%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Native American: 0%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 2%
International: 4%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 11:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 11%
Class size 10-29: 69%
Class size 30-49: 18%
Class size 50-99: 2%
Class size 100 or more: -
Returning freshmen: 84%
Six-year graduation rate: 67%
Most Popular Majors
Nursing
Education
Business administration/management
Academics and Learning Environment
Adelphi University has 317 full-time and 697 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The most common course size is 10 to 19 students. Adelphi University offers 104 majors with the most popular being nursing, education and business administration/management and least popular being French, philosophy and art history. The school has a general core requirement. Cooperative education is not offered. All first-year students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation, and a minimum overall GPA is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student: self-designed majors · pass/fail grading option · independent study · double majors · dual degrees · accelerated study · honors program · internships · weekend college · distance learning certificate programs.
B Student Support and Success
This school has offered a General Studies program since 1985. According to the university, it is designed for “motivated high school seniors who demonstrate the potential for academic success, but who have not met the traditional academic admission requirements. Counselors, faculty members and administrators identify potentially successful candidates on the basis of their applications and letters of recommendation, as well as through personal interviews.” The program offers small classes and personal advisement for each student. At the end of the year, students who have met all of the requirements continue as sophomores in the school’s other undergraduate programs.
Adelphi University provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic · career · personal · psychological · minority students · veterans · non-traditional students · family planning · religious. Adelphi also offers students remedial and refresher courses if they are struggling and need additional help. These courses include: reading · writing · math · study skills. Other remedial services include Computer lab, English conversation for international students. The average freshman year GPA is 3.3, and 84 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. Among students who enter the workforce, approximately 94 percent enter a field related to their major within six months of graduation. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Adelphi University include: Cablevision · Citi · Deloitte · Enterprise · Ernst & Young · GEICO · Global Kids · Goldman Sachs · Girl Scouts · IBM · JPMorganChase & Co · KPMG · Long Island Children’s Museum · Madison Square Garden · Make-A-Wish Foundation · Merrill Lynch · Newsday · NYC Department of Education · North Shore LIJ · PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Students with learning disabilities will find support at Adelphi, through either requesting extra time for completing a degree or a lightened course load. High school foreign language waivers are accepted. According to the school, writing, math and content labs are available for all students through the learning center and writing center. LD students can find assistance through Adelphi University’s: tutors · learning center · testing accommodations · extended time for tests · take-home exam · oral tests · readers · typist/scribe · note-taking services · reading machines · tape recorders · texts on tape · early syllabus · diagnostic testing service · priority registration · waiver of math degree requirement. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: time management · organizational skills · learning strategies · writing labs · study skills. An advisor/advocate from the Learning Disabilities Program is available to students.
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview · extracurricular activities · special talents, interests and abilities · character/personal qualities · volunteer work · work experience · state of residency · alumni relationship. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. Academic units recommended: 4 English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 2 Foreign Language.
Insight
“Our admissions process is holistic,” says Esther Goodcuff, associate vice president for enrollment management and student affairs. “We carefully read every single piece of documentation in each application. Our General Studies program is not a remedial program but one that challenges students, while at the same time supports them. Our faculty does individual tutoring outside of class, and students are given an academic counselor to help with college transition issues.” Goodcuff says that Adelphi’s admissions department looks at trends in how students have been performing in high school, watching for an upward movement. “Letters of recommendation and the essay also give us a sense of just who you are,” she adds. “We look for students who are highly motivated and truly want to do well.”
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 9,367
Accepted: 6,762
Acceptance rate: 72.2%
Average GPA: 3.5
ACT range: 19-25
SAT Math range: 510-620
SAT Reading range: 500-600
Top 10% of class: 23%
Top 25% of class: 54%
Top 50% of class: 87%
Deadlines
Early Action: 12/1
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $34,000
Out-of-state tuition: $34,000
Room: $8,140
Board: $4,020
Books: $1,400
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 72%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 64%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 20%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $22,000
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $22,000
Avg. debt upon graduation: $33,485
Prominent Alumni
Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Jonathan Larson: writer, composer, and lyricist of ‘Rent’; Alice Hoffman, best-selling novelist and author of more than 20 books.
School Spirit
Mascot: Panther
Colors: Brown and gold
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) · state aid form. Adelphi University participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · college-based scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants · United Negro College Fund · Endowed and restricted donor funds. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · state scholarships and grants · creative arts and performance awards · special achievements and activities awards · athletic scholarships.
AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE
141 East College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
Admissions: 800-868-8602, extension 6285
Financial Aid: 800-868-8602, extension 6395
Email: admission@agnesscott.edu · Website: http://www.agnesscott.edu
From the College
“Agnes Scott College prepares all students to be leaders in a global society through its signature four-year initiative, SUMMIT. SUMMIT provides a liberal arts education within a framework of global perspectives and leadership development. SUMMIT builds on the strengths of Agnes Scott, which for the past 127 years has educated women to think deeply, live honorably and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times. Students are drawn to Agnes Scott by its excellent academic reputation, exceptional faculty and metropolitan Atlanta location, offering myriad cultural and experiential learning opportunities. With a diverse and growing residential community of scholars, this highly selective liberal arts and sciences college is known for its dynamic and challenging intellectual community.”
Campus Setting
Agnes Scott, founded in 1889, is an independent, liberal arts college for women. Its 100-acre campus is located in Decatur, six miles from downtown Atlanta. Campus buildings are Gothic and Victorian in style. A four-year private women’s college, Agnes Scott College has an enrollment of 902 students. The school is also affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. The campus facilities include: art gallery · observatory · science center. Agnes Scott College provides on-campus housing with 350 units that can accommodate 791 students. Housing options: women’s dorms · single-student apartments. Recreation and sports facilities include: physical activities building · swimming pool and diving facility · basketball courts · weight room · track and field.
Student Life and Activities
With 87 percent of students living on campus, there’s always something going on. Popular gathering spots include the Alston Student Center and Eddie’s Attic. Popular campus events include Writers’ Festival, Spring Fling, Black Cat Week, Black Cat Formal, Cultural Events Series, Senior Investiture, Sophomore Family Weekend, Planetarium Shows, Fall Fest and Spring Fest. Agnes Scott College has 69 official student organizations. Popular groups on campus include the Programming Board, Committee of Student Multicultural Organizations, Masala-SACE and Witkaze, the Black Student Association. Athletically-minded students will enjoy intramural sports such as: running · cross-country · cycling · swimming · tennis · triathlon · yoga. Agnes Scott College is a member of the Great South Athletic Conference (Division III).
Academics and Learning Environment
Agnes Scott College has 78 full-time and 39 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1. The most common course size is 10 to 19 students, and Agnes Scott College offers 36 majors. The school has a general core requirement as well as a religion requirement. Cooperative education is not offered. All first-year students must maintain a 1.6 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation, and a minimum overall GPA is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student: self-designed majors · pass/fail grading option · independent study · double majors · dual degrees · accelerated study · Phi Beta Kappa · internships.
AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE
Highlights
Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA (Pop. 20,086)
Location: Major city
Four-year private women’s college
Founded: 1889
Website: http://www.agnesscott.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 902
Undergrads: 902
Freshmen: 272
Part-time students: 3%
From out-of-state: 46%
From public schools: 76%
Male/Female: 1%/99%
Live on-campus: 87%
Off-campus employment rating: Excellent
Caucasian: 33%
African American: 32%
Hispanic: 9%
Asian: 6%
Native American: 0%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 8%
International: 9%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 10:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 25%
Class size 10-29: 72%
Class size 30-49: 3%
Class size 50-99: -
Class size 100 or more: -
Returning freshmen: 87%
Six-year graduation rate: 68%
Most Popular Majors
Psychology
Public health
English literature/creative writing
B Student Support and Success
Besides being the setting for the horror flick “Scream 2,” Agnes Scott offers smaller classes, often with fewer than a half dozen students. The school offers “talking study halls,” centers where students can discuss homework assignments as a group. Every student is given an admission counselor who works from beginning to end on the application process. Agnes Scott features a Center for Writing and Speaking, a peer tutoring organization that helps students with both written and oral communication skills.
Agnes Scott College provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic · career · personal · psychological · minority students · non-traditional students · family planning · religious. The average freshman year GPA is 3.0, and 87 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. After graduating, many enter the workforce and approximately 25 percent pursue a graduate degree. Among students who enter the workforce, approximately 40 percent enter a field related to their major within six months of graduation. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Agnes Scott College include: Clinician · ERISA Pros · Florida Repertory Theatre · Georgia State University · Georgia Tech · Lindamood-Bell · Orlando Science Center · Parkview High School · RRISA · Savannah River Ecology Lab · Teach for America · Theater in the Square.
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
For students with learning disabilities, Agnes Scott College will grant additional time to complete their degree. LD students will find the following programs at Agnes Scott College useful: tutors · testing accommodations · untimed tests · extended time for tests · oral tests · readers · typist/scribe · note-taking services · reading machines · tape recorders · texts on tape · early syllabus · priority registration · waiver of math degree requirement. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: time management · organizational skills · learning strategies · writing labs · math labs · study skills. An advisor/advocate from the Office of Academic Advising and Student Disability Services is available to students.
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview · extracurricular activities · special talents, interests and abilities · character/personal qualities · volunteer work · work experience · geographical location · minority affiliation · alumni relationship. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required for some applicants. SAT Subject Test scores are required for some applicants. According to the admissions office: One of the following required with application: SAT/ACT scores (required for home school applicants), interview with a college representative or graded writing sample. Academic units recommended: 4 English, 3 Math, 2 Science, 2 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Language.
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Agnes Scott College participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · collegebased scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · state scholarships and grants · creative arts and performance awards · special achievements and activities awards · special characteristics awards · tuition waivers for employees and their dependents.
AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 1,461
Accepted: 902
Acceptance rate: 61.7%
Average GPA: 3.7
ACT range: 24-29
SAT Math range: 510-640
SAT Reading range: 550-690
Top 10% of class: 29%
Top 25% of class: 62%
Top 50% of class: 93%
Deadlines
Early Action: 11/15
Early Decision: 11/1
Regular Action: 1/15 (priority) 3/15 (final)
Notification of admission by: 4/15
Common Application: Accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $38,232
Out-of-state tuition: $38,232
Room and board: $11,150
Books: $1,000
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 81%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 78%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 85%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $33,532
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $33,793
Avg. debt upon graduation: $33,050
Prominent Alumni
Jennifer Nettles, Grammy-winning country and folk musician; Kay Krill, former CEO, ANN INC.; Jean Toal, former chief justice, Supreme Court of South Carolina.
School Spirit
Mascot: Scotties
Colors: Purple and white
Song: Cheer, Cheer, Cheer!
ALBION COLLEGE
611 East Porter Street, Albion, MI 49224
Admissions: 800-858-6770 · Financial Aid: 517-629-0440
Email: admissions@albion.edu · Website: http://www.albion.edu
From the College
“Albion College is an exemplary private residential liberal arts college with a purposeful focus on professional preparation in law, medicine, education, business management and the sciences. Consistently ranked among the top ten colleges for vibrant campus activities and opportunities for service and leadership, Albion also enjoys the support of its alumni, ranking 15th among all colleges and universities in annual giving. As a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA), the oldest athletic conference in America, and NCAA Division III, a strong tradition of developing scholar-athletes continues as over 30 percent of all full-time Albion students are involved in varsity athletics. A 144-acre preserve with nature trails and an interpretive center is located adjacent to campus along the Kalamazoo River. The Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center sits on 340 acres immediately south of the main campus.”
Campus Setting
Albion, founded in 1835, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 574-acre campus is located in south central Michigan, 65 miles from Detroit. Campus architecture includes both mid-nineteenth century and modern buildings. A four-year private institution, Albion College has an enrollment of 1,376 students. The school is also affiliated with the Methodist Church. The campus’s facilities are: astronomical observatory · equestrian center · science complex. Albion College provides on-campus housing with 18 units that can accommodate 1,460 students. Housing options: coed dorms · women’s dorms · fraternity housing · cooperative housing. Recreation and sports facilities include: aquatic center · basketball, racquetball, tennis and volleyball courts · equestrian center · field house with track · football stadium · recreation and wellness center · softball field.
Student Life and Activities
With 94 percent of students living on campus, social activities abound. Kellogg Center’s popular events include Briton Bash, Party on Perry and Day of Woden. Albion College has 110 official student organizations, including fraternities and sororities. As for sports, there are intramural teams such as: basketball · canoe · dodgeball · football · kickball · racquetball · soccer · softball · swimming · tennis · Ultimate Frisbee · volleyball. Albion College is a member of the NCAA, Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (Division III), Midwest Lacrosse Conference (Division III) and Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.
Academics and Learning Environment
For the B student, the learning environment of a college is just as important as the quality of its academic program. Albion College has 97 full-time and 47 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The most common course size is 10 to 19 students. Albion College offers 75 majors with the most popular being economics/management, biology and psychology. The school has a general core requirement. Cooperative education is not offered. All first-year students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation, and a minimum overall GPA is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student: self-designed majors · pass/fail grading option · independent study · double majors · dual degrees · honors program · Phi Beta Kappa · internships.
B Student Support and Success
Albion wants its new students to transition well into college life and provides a First Year Experience, as others do. It offers Common Reading, followed up by presentations by the author, as well as a program called Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR). This takes place in May before the freshman year begins and is two days of touring the campus, meeting people, eating in the dining hall, speaking to faculty, planning student schedules and even registering for fall classes. The first three days of the first year center around get-acquainted activities such as skits, singing, lectures, ice cream breaks and comedians. Albion offers classes smaller than 20 students, and many undergrads speak highly of the casual and friendly attitudes of the faculty.
Albion College provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic · career · personal · psychological · minority students · military · veterans · non-traditional students · family planning · religious. Albion College recognizes that some students need extra preparation and therefore offer remedial and refresher courses in: reading · writing · math · study skills. The average freshman year GPA is 3.2, and 80 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. Post graduation, many students enter the workforce, but approximately 48 percent pursue a graduate degree immediately. Out of the students who enter the workforce, approximately 59 percent enter a field related to their major within six months of their actual graduation. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Albion College include: Baker Tilly Virchow Krause · PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP · JP Morgan Chase & Company.
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Students with learning disabilities may take advantage of specific support programs offered by Albion College. In some cases, the college will grant additional time those students with learning disabilities who still desire to complete their degree. Another option for LD students is a lightened course load. The following programs are specifically geared towards students with learning disabilities: tutors · learning center · testing accommodations · extended time for tests · take-home exam · oral tests · readers · note-taking services · reading machines · tape recorders · texts on tape · videotaped classes · early syllabus · priority registration · waiver of math degree requirement. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: time management · organizational skills · learning strategies · specific subject areas · writing labs · math labs · study skills. An advisor/advocate from the LD program is available to students.
ALBION COLLEGE
Highlights
Albion College
Albion, MI (Pop. 8,534)
Location: Large town
Four-year private
Founded: 1835
Website: http://www.albion.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 1,376
Undergrads: 1,376
Freshmen: 462
Part-time students: 1%
From out-of-state: 22%
Male/Female: 50%/50%
Live on-campus: 94%
In fraternities: 53%
In sororities: 43%
Caucasian: 76%
African American: 6%
Hispanic: 5%
Asian: 2%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Native American: 0%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 2%
International: 3%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 12:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 21%
Class size 10-29: 65%
Class size 30-49: 14%
Class size 50-99: -
Class size 100 or more: -
Returning freshmen: 80%
Six-year graduation rate: 64%
Most Popular Majors
Biology
Psychological science
Economics/management
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview · extracurricular activities · special talents, interests and abilities · character/personal qualities · volunteer work · work experience · geographical location · minority affiliation · alumni relationship. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT scores are required of all applicants. Academic units recommended: 4 English, 4 Math, 3 Science, 2 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Language.
ALBION COLLEGE
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 2,803
Accepted: 2,227
Acceptance rate: 79.5%
Average GPA: 3.4
ACT range: 22-27
SAT Math range: 420-570
SAT Reading range: 500-590
Top 10% of class: 21%
Top 25% of class: 52%
Top 50% of class: 84%
Deadlines
Early Action: 12/1
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $40,570
Out-of-state tuition: $40,570
Room: $5,680
Board: $5,930
Books: $700
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 80%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 74%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 84%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $36,636
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $32,521
Avg. debt upon graduation: $37,138
Prominent Alumni
Martin Nesbitt, Board Chair, The Barack Obama Foundation, National Treasurer, Barack Obama Presidential Campaigns, Chicago, IL.; Denise Cortis Park, Professor, Director of Research, Center for Vital Longevity, University of Texas, Dallas; Douglas Parker, Chief Executive Officer, American Airlines, Fort Worth, Texas.
School Spirit
Mascot: Britons
Colors: Purple and gold
Song: Fyte Onne
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Albion College participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · college-based scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · state scholarships and grants · creative arts and performance awards · alumni affiliation scholarships.
ALBRIGHT COLLEGE
P.O. Box 15234, 13th and Bern Streets, Reading, PA 19612-5234
Admissions: 800-252-1856 · Financial Aid: 610-921-7515
Email: admission@alb.edu · Website: http://www.albright.edu
From the College
“Founded in 1856, Albright College is a selective, national liberal arts college enrolling 1,808 full-time undergraduates and more than 600 adult learners and graduate students. The college’s flexible interdisciplinary curriculum, strengthened by a close-knit residential learning environment, encourages students to combine majors and disciplines to create individualized academic programs. Close faculty mentorship, numerous experiential learning options and a diverse, supportive community of scholars and learners help students exceed their own expectations and graduate with a commitment to a lifetime of service and learning.”
Campus Setting
Albright, founded in 1856, is a United Methodist Church-affiliated, private liberal arts college. Its 118-acre campus is located at the edge of a residential section of Reading, 45 miles from Philadelphia. The campus facilities include: art gallery · Holocaust resource center · media service center. Albright College provides on-campus housing with 19 units that can accommodate 1,192 students. Housing options: coed dorms · single-student apartments · special housing for international students. Recreation and sports facilities include: baseball, softball and practice fields · basketball, racquetball and tennis courts · stadium · gym · fitness center · swimming pool.
Student Life and Activities
Seventy-two percent of students live on campus, and the student body is a generally tight knit group. Campus Center, WAWA and residence halls are favorite gathering spots. Bingo, plays and concerts are popular campus events. Albright College has 64 official student organizations. Greeks and athletes have a strong presence in student social life. For those interested in sports, there are intramural teams such as: basketball · football · racquetball · softball · volleyball · water polo. Albright College is a member of the Commonwealth Conference (Division III) and Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Conference (Division III).
Academics and Learning Environment
Albright College has 109 full-time and 71 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The most common course size is 10 to 19 students. Albright College offers 56 majors. The school has a general core requirement. Cooperative education is available. All first-year students must maintain a 1.7 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation, and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student: self-designed majors · pass/fail grading option · independent study · double majors · dual degrees · accelerated study · honors program · internships.
ALBRIGHT COLLEGE
Highlights
Albright College
Reading, PA (Pop. 87,893)
Location: Medium city
Four-year private
Founded: 1856
Website: http://www.albright.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 1,808
Undergrads: 1,775
Freshmen: 540
Part-time students: 2%
From out-of-state: 42%
From public schools: 83%
Male/Female: 43%/57%
Live on-campus: 72%
In fraternities: 6%
In sororities: 11%
Off-campus employment rating: Good
Caucasian: 51%
African American: 17%
Hispanic: 10%
Asian: 3%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Native American: 1%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 1%
International: 2%
Academics
Calendar: 4-1-4 system
Student/faculty ratio: 13:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 13%
Class size 10-29: 74%
Class size 30-49: 13%
Class size 50-99: 1%
Class size 100 or more: -
Returning freshmen: 76%
Six-year graduation rate: 52%
Most Popular Majors
Business administration
Biology
Psychology
ALBRIGHT COLLEGE
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 7,604
Accepted: 3,807
Acceptance rate: 50.1%
Average GPA: 3.4
ACT range: 20-25
SAT Math range: 480-570
SAT Reading range: 480-580
Top 10% of class: 23%
Top 25% of class: 49%
Top 50% of class: 78%
Deadlines
Early Action: No
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $40,644
Out-of-state tuition: $40,644
Room: $6,190
Board: $4,998
Books: $1,000
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 92%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 90%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 77%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $35,460
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $32,847
Avg. debt upon graduation: $26,252
Prominent Alumni
Bob Spitz, author of New York Times best seller, The Beatles, the Biography; Brent Hurley, founding member of YouTube; Ron Dissinger, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, Kellogg Company.
School Spirit
Mascot: Lions
Colors: Red and white
Song: Hail Alma Mata
B Student Support and Success
At Albright, students have the ability to focus on a single field of study or combine several to create an individualized major. The college offers a Learning Resource Center that is open daily for free individual tutoring or group sessions. A Writing Center gives students the chance to have their papers proofread and edited before they are turned in. The center offers workshops on time management, test taking tips, study skills and success strategies. Students with learning disabilities can contact the vice president of student services for individual arrangements. Class sizes average 15 to 20 with general classes slightly larger and advanced classes sometimes having fewer than 10 students.
Albright College provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic · career · personal · psychological · minority students · non-traditional students. The average freshman year GPA is 2.9, and 76 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. After graduation, approximately 17 percent of students pursue a graduate degree. Among students who enter the workforce, approximately 43 percent enter a field related to their major within six months of graduation. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Albright College include: Accenture · Ernst & Young · Pfizer · Vanguard · SEI · PricewaterhouseCoopers · Federal Government · Lockheed Martin.
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Albright College supports learning disabled students by granting additional time to complete degrees, as well as a lightened course load. LD students may take advantage of: tutors · learning center · testing accommodations · extended time for tests · take-home exam · oral tests · readers · typist/scribe · note-taking services · texts on tape · early syllabus · priority registration. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: organizational skills · learning strategies · specific subject areas · writing labs · study skills. An advisor/advocate from the LD program is available to students is part of the admissions committee.
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview · extracurricular activities · special talents, interests and abilities · character/personal qualities · volunteer work · work experience · state of residency. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT/ACT test scores and SAT Subject Test scores are considered, if submitted, but are not required. Academic units recommended: 4 English, 3 Math, 4 Science, 2 Social Studies, 3 Foreign Language.
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Albright College participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state, college-based and private scholarships and grants · Federal ACG/SMART grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · state scholarships and grants · creative arts and performance awards · special achievements and activities awards.
ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY
1000 ASU Drive #359, Alcorn State, MS 39096
Admissions: 601-877-6147 · Financial Aid: 601-877-6190
Email: ksampson@alcorn.edu
Website: http://www.alcorn.edu
From the College
“Alcorn State University is a Historically Black University that has been committed to academic excellence for over 140 years. Alcorn is a premier comprehensive landgrant university that develops diverse students into globally competitive leaders, and applies scientific research through collaborative partnerships that benefit the community, state, nation and world. Alcorn was founded in 1871 and is the oldest public historically black land-grant institution in the United States and the second oldest state supported institution of higher learning in Mississippi.
“Alcorn offers graduate and undergraduate programs in agriculture, business, robotic engineering, science and mathematics, criminal justice, industrial technology, education, nursing and information technology among others. The university’s academic programs are designed to challenge the mind, build intellectual integrity and create leaders of tomorrow. At Alcorn State University, education is a transformation: a discovery process in which students find voices and passions, learn to think critically and independently, gain new knowledge and build character.”
Campus Setting
Alcorn State, founded in 1871, is the oldest historically black, land-grant university in the country. Its 1,756-acre campus is situated in Claiborne County, Mississippi, 90 miles southwest of Jackson. A four-year public institution, Alcorn State University has 3,518 students. Although not originally co-educational college, Alcorn State University has been co-ed since 1903. The school also has a library with more than 63,000 books. Alcorn State University provides on-campus housing with 10 units that can accommodate 1,869 students. Housing options: women’s dorms · men’s dorms. Recreation and sports facilities include a sports complex.
Student Life and Activities
With 52 percent of students living on campus, there are lots of social activities both on- and off-campus. As reported by a school representative, “The social and cultural life on campus will continue to grow because we have created many new events for students.” Popular on-campus gathering spots include the cafeteria and game room, and, off-campus, students typically gather at the Trace Theater. Favorite campus events include Probate Shows, concerts and Homecoming Week. Alcorn State University has 85 official student organizations, including Greek sororities and fraternities. Alcorn State University is a member of the NCAA, Southwestern Athletic Conference (Division I, Football I-AA).
Academics and Learning Environment
Alcorn State University has 157 full-time and 59 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The most common course size is 10 to 19 students. Alcorn State University offers 72 majors with the most popular being biology, business administration and general studies and least popular being general agriculture, history and applied science/technology. The school has a general core requirement. Cooperative education is available. All first-year students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation, and a minimum overall GPA is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student: independent study · double majors · accelerated study · honors program · internships · distance learning certificate programs.
ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Alcorn State University
Lorman (Pop. 2,223)
Location: Rural
Four-year public
Founded: 1871
Website: http://www.alcorn.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 3,518
Undergrads: 2,911
Freshmen: 1,219
Part-time students: 12%
From out-of-state: 27%
From public schools: 99%
Male/Female: 36%/64%
Live on-campus: 48%
Caucasian: 3%
African American: 93%
Hispanic: 0%
Asian: 0%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Native American: 0%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 2%
International: 1%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 16:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 21%
Class size 10-29: 56%
Class size 30-49: 19%
Class size 50-99: 4%
Class size 100 or more: -
Returning freshmen: 76%
Six-year graduation rate: 34%
Most Popular Majors
Biology
Business administration
General studies
B Student Support and Success
This is primarily an African American college, although about 5 percent of the students are Caucasian or of other ethnic backgrounds. Classes are small, and College for Excellence is offered for all freshmen, returning and transfer students. This program plans, supervises and coordinates all academic experiences of these students. It has an advising and tutoring staff and state-of-the-art computer labs. Professional advisors support students by helping them adjust to college life, teaching them about Alcorn and its policies, exploring career options and solving any problems that come along. Additionally, staff is available to teach good test-taking, studying and time management skills and to monitor progress. Students who need additional help in reading, writing or thinking skills are assisted so that they can quickly reach college-level proficiency.
Alcorn State University provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic · career · psychological. Additional counseling services include: alcohol/substance abuse. Annually, 76 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. Approximately 34 percent of students pursue a graduate degree immediately after graduation. Among students who enter the workforce, approximately 30 percent enter a field related to their major within six months of graduation. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Alcorn State University include: Cargill · Ameristar Casino/Hotel · Eastman Chemical · Entergy Operations · Enterprise Rent-A-Car · Ergon Refining · Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks · FDIC · Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality · Mississippi State Hospital · Primerica Financial Services · SUDA Rural Development · Sanderson Farms · Trustmark · Tyson Foods · USAE Corps of Engineers · USDA · U.S. Department of Energy · Walgreens · Wells Fargo Financial.
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Learning disabilities are supported at Alcorn through a variety of programs including additional time to complete a degree and giving credit for remedial classes. LD students can also use: remedial math · remedial English · remedial reading · tutors · extended time for tests · priority registration. Individual or small group tutorials are also available for time management and organizational skills. Writing and math labs are also offered.
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview · state of residency. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT/ACT test scores or SAT Subject Test scores are required for some applicants. According to the admissions office: One of the following is required: minimum 3.2 GPA; minimum 2.5 GPA and minimum composite ACT score of 16 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 790); rank in upper 50 percent of class with minimum composite ACT score of 16 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 790); or minimum 2.0 GPA and minimum composite ACT score of 18 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 870). Academic units recommended: 4 English, 4 Math, 4 Science, 4 Social Studies, 1 Foreign Language.
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) · institution’s own financial aid forms. Alcorn State University participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · college-based scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · state scholarships and grants · athletic scholarships · ROTC scholarships.
ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 3,010
Accepted: 2,425
Acceptance rate: 80.6%
Average GPA: 3.0
ACT range: 16-20
SAT Math range: 390-500
SAT Reading range: 390-480
Top 50% of class: 70%
Deadlines
Early Action: No
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Not accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $6,552
Out-of-state tuition: $6,552
Room: $6,384
Board: $2,972
Books: $1,556
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 97%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 46%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 50%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $14,768
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $14,742
Prominent Alumni
Medgar Wiley Evers, civil rights martyr; Dr. Jesse E. McGee, cardiologist, National Black College Hall of Fame; Steve McNair, NFL quarterback, NCAA Football Recordholder, SWAC Hall of Fame.
School Spirit
Mascot: Brave
Colors: Purple and gold
Song: Alcorn Ode
ALFRED UNIVERSITY
1 Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802-1205
Admissions: 800-541-9229 · Financial Aid: 607-871-2159
Email: admissions@alfred.edu · Website: http://www.alfred.edu
From the College
“Alfred University focuses on providing academically challenging programs in a student-centered environment in order to prepare well-educated, independent thinkers ready for lives of continuous intellectual and personal growth. Alfred University values a learning environment that promotes open exchange of ideas, critical thinking, global awareness, technological literacy, intellectual honesty and community involvement; a work environment that promotes open communication, recognition of achievement and the development of personal potential; research and scholarship that advance the frontiers of knowledge, contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching and demonstrate creativity in all fields of endeavor; diversity in people and cultures, ideas and scholarship; a campus that is safe, attractive and promotes health and wellness; and a caring community that respects each individual, fosters intellectual curiosity and growth, promotes and models good citizenship and encourages enlightened leadership.”
Campus Setting
Alfred University was founded in 1836, becoming the first co-educational institution in New York State and the second in the nation. Students work and live on a scenic 232-acre hillside campus in Alfred, New York. Another 400 acres of recreational land is just minutes away. The nonsectarian University is comprised of the privately endowed College of Business, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the New York State College of Ceramics (Kazuo Inamori School of Engineering and School of Art & Design). Bachelors, masters, advanced certificates and doctoral degrees are awarded as the culmination of Alfred University’s academic and professional programs. A four-year private institution, Alfred University has an enrollment of 2,431 students. Campus facilities include: ceramic art museum · galleries · observatory · equestrian center · carillon. Alfred University provides on-campus housing with 26 units that can accommodate 1,461 students. Housing options: coed dorms · single-student apartments. Recreation and sports facilities include: artificial turf field for football, lacrosse, soccer and recreational use · tennis courts · fitness center · 6-lane swimming pool with 1 and 3 meter diving boards · gymnasium for basketball, volleyball and recreational use · racquetball/squash courts · tennis courts · equestrian center.
Student Life and Activities
With 76 percent of students living on campus, students always find something to do. Popular gathering spots include Powell Campus Center, Brick Lawn, the Bandstand, the Moka Joka and Terra Cotta. Favorite campus events include Hot Dog Day, Glam Slam and The Alfies. Alfred University has 65 official student organizations. The most popular are: Chamber singers · Habitat for Humanity · Kanakadea · Spectrum · Pet Pals · Student Activities Board · SAFE · Green Alfred · Alfred Steppas · AU Swing Society · Friday Night Live · Pirate Theater. Sports fan can enjoy intramural teams such as: basketball · soccer · racquetball · golf · volleyball. Alfred University is a member of the Empire Eight (Division III).
Academics and Learning Environment
Alfred University has 159 full-time and 59 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The most common course size is 10 to 19 students. Alfred University offers 65 majors with the most popular being art/design, mechanical engineering and business administration and least popular being philosophy, geology and global studies. The school has a general core requirement. Cooperative education is available. All first-year students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student: self-designed majors · pass/fail grading option · independent study · double majors · dual degrees · honors program · Phi Beta Kappa · internships.
B Student Support and Success
Rumored to have been the inspiration for the 1980s television series “Northern Exposure”, this college is quiet and small but active. The school is especially known for its School of Engineering’s glass and ceramic programs and is one of the few schools that offers a degree in Ceramic Engineering. Classes are typically less than 10 students. The general atmosphere appeals to the back-to-nature student who likes cold, snowy winters.
Alfred University provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic · career · personal · psychological · minority students · family planning. Additional counseling services include women’s and wellness counseling. The average freshman year GPA is 2.6, and 75 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Alfred University include: Corning Inc. · Dresser Rand · Pratt and Whitney · Alfred University.
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Students with learning disabilities may take advantage of specific support programs offered by Alfred University, such as additional time to complete your degree and a lightened course load. High school foreign language waivers are accepted. According to the school, the progress of students receiving services from Special Academic Services is monitored. Students with learning disabilities will find support through the following programs: tutors · testing accommodations · untimed tests · extended time for tests · oral tests · readers · note-taking services · tape recorders · diagnostic testing service · waiver of math degree requirement. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: time management · organizational skills · learning strategies · specific subject areas · writing labs · study skills. An advisor/advocate from the LD program is available to students.
ALFRED UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Alfred University
Alfred (Pop. 5,237)
Location: Rural
Four-year private
Founded: 1836
Website: http://www.alfred.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 2,431
Undergrads: 1,960
Part-time students: 3%
From out-of-state: 20%
Male/Female: 49%/51%
Live on-campus: 76%
Off-campus employment rating: Poor
Caucasian: 66%
African American: 8%
Hispanic: 7%
Asian: 2%
Native American: 0%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 3%
International: 3%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 13:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 20%
Class size 10-29: 63%
Class size 30-49: 14%
Class size 50-99: 2%
Class size 100 or more: 1%
Returning freshmen: 75%
Six-year graduation rate: 62%
Most Popular Majors
Art/design
Mechanical engineering
Business administration
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview · extracurricular activities · special talents, interests and abilities · character/personal qualities · volunteer work · work experience · state of residency · minority affiliation. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. SAT Subject Test scores are considered, if submitted, but are not required. According to the admissions office, there are no minimum requirements. Admission is determined on an individual basis. Academic units recommended: 4 English, 4 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 1 Foreign Language.
ALFRED UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 3,417
Accepted: 2,385
Acceptance rate: 69.8%
Placed on wait list: 91
Enrolled from wait list: 11
Average GPA: 3.2
ACT range: 21-27
SAT Math range: 500-600
SAT Reading range: 480-580
Top 10% of class: 16%
Top 25% of class: 43%
Top 50% of class: 84%
Deadlines
Early Action: No
Early Decision: 12/1
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $30,100
Out-of-state tuition: $30,100
Room: $6,216
Board: $6,056
Books: $1,300
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 82%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 81%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 83%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $26,623
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $24,672
Avg. debt upon graduation: $33,467
Prominent Alumni
Joel Moskowitz, CEO of Ceradyne; Robert Klein, actor; William Schuster, NFL Referee.
School Spirit
Mascot: Saxons
Colors: Purple and gold
Song: Hail to Thee Alfred
Insight
Sue Goetschius, director of communications, says Alfred University has always been an institution “championing the underserved.” Alfred was the first co-educational institution in New York State and among the first to enroll students regardless of ethnicity or religion. A large percentage of students today continue to be economically disadvantaged; more than 90 percent receive institutional financial aid, which is one reason why both U.S. News & World Report and the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2010 rate Alfred as being a good value. Another population the university has traditionally served is those whose high school records might not be the strongest, but who the admissions officers believe have the potential to do well. Goetschius explains, “Often, when I speak with our alumni, I hear the recurring theme, ‘Alfred took a chance on me.’”
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) · institution’s own financial aid forms · state aid form · Non-custodian (Divorced/Separated) Parent’s Statement · Business/Farm Supplement. Alfred University participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · college-based scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · state scholarships and grants · creative arts and performance awards · leadership scholarships/grants.
ALMA COLLEGE
614 West Superior Street, Alma, MI 48801-1599
Admissions: 800-321-2562 · Financial Aid: 800-321-2562
Email: admissions@alma.edu · Website: http://www.alma.edu
From the College
“A residential college located in the middle of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, Alma College offers a personalized education with multiple paths and experiences leading to success. You may create new knowledge through academic research, expand your horizons through a global experience, supplement your academic work with service to others or internships or pursue artistic or athletic opportunities.
“A deep regard for students as individuals is fundamental to an Alma education, with small classes and many opportunities for one-on-one collaboration with dedicated faculty. Alma College recently put its strong student-centered philosophy front and center with the new Alma Commitment, offering a four-year graduation promise and a pledge that each interested student can participate in an experiential learning opportunity, such as an internship, research fellowship or study abroad, backed by $2,500 in Alma Venture funding from the college.”
Campus Setting
Founded in 1886, Alma College is a selective, private liberal arts college that highlights personalized education, social responsibility and extraordinary achievements. Alma’s undergraduates thrive on challenging academic program in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Its 125-acre campus is within walking distance of downtown Alma, 40 miles from Saginaw, in the middle of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Alma maintains a close relationship with the Presbyterian Church but also offers an environment that welcomes students of all religious backgrounds. A four-year private institution, Alma College has an enrollment of 1,385 students. Alma College provides on-campus housing with 28 units that can accommodate 1,385 students. Housing options: coed dorms · women’s dorms · sorority housing · fraternity housing. The campus facilities include: planetarium · science center · center for exercise and health science. Recreation and sports facilities include: baseball, soccer and softball fields · basketball and volleyball courts · football, track and swimming pool stadium · tennis and recreation center.
Student Life and Activities
With 88 percent of students living on campus, there are always plentiful activities. Popular gathering spots include Stone Recreation Center and Tyler-VanDusen Campus Center. Favorite campus events include Homecoming, All Nighter, Songfest and Honors Day. Alma College has 78 official student organizations. The most popular are: Ambassadors · Union Board · Student Congress · Students Offering Service · College Democrats · College Republicans · Amnesty International · Big Brothers/Big Sisters · Model UN · Pride. Intramural teams include: basketball · dodgeball · softball · volleyball. Alma College is a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (Division III).
Academics and Learning Environment
Alma College has 96 full-time and 71 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The most common course size is 10 to 19 students. Alma College offers 39 majors with the most popular being business administration, biology and integrative physiology/health studies and least popular being physics, anthropology and philosophy. The school has a general core requirement. Cooperative education is not offered. All first-year students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student: self-designed majors · pass/fail grading option · independent study · double majors · dual degrees · honors program · Phi Beta Kappa · internships.
ALMA COLLEGE
Highlights
Alma College
Alma, MI (Pop. 9,281)
Location: Small town
Four-year private
Founded: 1886
Website: http://www.alma.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 1,385
Undergrads: 1,385
Freshmen: 385
Part-time students: 4%
From out-of-state: 10%
From public schools: 92%
Male/Female: 43%/57%
Live on-campus: 88%
In fraternities: 24%
In sororities: 25%
Off-campus employment rating: Good
Caucasian: 82%
African American: 4%
Hispanic: 4%
Asian: 1%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Native American: 0%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 2%
International: 2%
Academics
Calendar: 4-4-1 system
Student/faculty ratio: 12:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 23%
Class size 10-29: 68%
Class size 30-49: 9%
Class size 50-99: 1%
Class size 100 or more: -
Returning freshmen: 84%
Six-year graduation rate: 59%
Most Popular Majors
Integrative physiology/health studies
Business administration
Biology
B Student Support and Success
Alma College’s Academic Effectiveness Program is designed for students who are struggling academically. A counselor works with each student to figure out the source of the problem and then develop a plan of action. The Center for Student Development also offers “Learning Lunches” each term on the topics of time management methods, note taking, classroom strategies, study skills, test taking strategies, test anxiety, preparing for employment and graduate school and pursuing internship options.
Alma College provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic · career · personal · minority students · non-traditional students · family planning · religious. Recognizing that some students may need extra preparation, Alma College offers remedial and refresher courses in: reading · writing · math · study skills. The average freshman year GPA is 3.0, and 84 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. Among students who enter the workforce, approximately 67 percent enter a field related to their major within six months of graduation. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Alma College include: AmeriCorps · Deloitte · Dow Corning · Ernst & Young · Hewitt Associates.
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Students with learning disabilities may take advantage of specific support programs offered by Alma College. If necessary, the college will grant additional time to students with learning disabilities to complete their degree. Alma College also provides the following programs for LD students: tutors · learning center · testing accommodations · untimed tests · extended time for tests · take-home exam · oral tests · exam on tape or computer · readers · note-taking services · reading machines · tape recorders · early syllabus · priority registration · waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: time management · organizational skills · learning strategies · specific subject areas · writing labs · math labs · study skills. An advisor/advocate from the Academic and Career Planning is available to students. This person also sits on the admissions committee.
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview · extracurricular activities · special talents, interests and abilities · character/personal qualities · volunteer work · work experience · state of residency · alumni relationship. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. SAT Subject Test scores are not required. According to the admissions office: Minimum composite ACT score of 22 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 1030) and rank in top half of secondary school class required; minimum 3.0 GPA recommended. Academic units recommended: 4 English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Language.
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Alma College participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · college-based scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · state scholarships and grants · creative arts and performance awards · special characteristics awards.
ALMA COLLEGE
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 2,483
Accepted: 1,675
Acceptance rate: 67.5%
Average GPA: 3.5
ACT range: 21-27
SAT Math range: 510-670
SAT Reading range: 518-650
Top 10% of class: 22%
Top 25% of class: 50%
Top 50% of class: 81%
Deadlines
Early Action: No
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $36,890
Out-of-state tuition: $36,890
Room and board: $9,822
Books: $800
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 86%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 83%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 78%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $28,592
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $24,758
Avg. debt upon graduation: $33,029
Prominent Alumni
Hon. Gary Peters, U.S. Senator; Kim Taylor, managing director and president, Chicago Mercantile Exchange Clearing.
School Spirit
Mascot: Scots
Colors: Maroon and cream
ALVERNO COLLEGE
P.O. Box 343922, Milwaukee, WI 53234-3922
Admissions: 800-933-3401 · Financial Aid: 800-933-3401
Email: admissions@alverno.edu · Website: http://www.alverno.edu
From the College
“Alverno College is a four-year independent, Catholic, liberal arts college for women that promotes the personal and professional development of its students. The college is known for its ability-based, assessment-as-learning approach to education, and has consulted with three U.S. presidential administrations on accountability and outcomes in higher education. In 2009 and 2010, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan praised Alverno as a school excelling in teacher preparation, and Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle visited the college to observe its innovative teacher programs. The Alverno environment actively engages students in their education through hands-on practical learning and a highly developed off-campus internship program inherent to the curriculum. Alverno provides students professional support in their educational endeavors including a professional advising office and a fully staffed career education center. Alverno College also employs the LiveText ePortfolio system which helps students process the feedback they receive from faculty, external assessors and peers. Alverno offers more than 35 major program areas of study, including graduate programs in education, nursing and business that are open to both women and men.”
Campus Setting
Alverno College, founded in 1887, is a four-year independent, Catholic, liberal arts college for women. Its 40-acre campus is located 12 miles from downtown Milwaukee and it has an enrollment of 2,209 students. The school is also affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. Campus facilities include: art gallery · theatre · teaching, learning and technology center · clinical nursing skills lab · student-centered multimedia production facility · career center · international and intercultural center · communication resource center · math center. Alverno College provides on-campus housing with 184 units that can accommodate 252 students. Housing options are women’s dorms. Recreation and sports facilities include: athletic training room · fields · fitness center · gymnasium · soccer and softball complex.
Student Life and Activities
The vast majority of students (85 percent) live off campus. Favorite student activities include: Community Day, Homecoming/Spirit Week, Boo Bash, Orientation, Weekly Roundtable Discussion, Alverno Idol, An Alverno Thanksgiving, Love Your Body Week, Alverno Presents Performing Art Series, Rotunda Ball and Backyard Bash. Alverno College has 40 official student organizations, including: Alpha, student newspaper, Alverno College Student Nurses Association, Alverno Student Education Organization, Artourage, Circle K, Hispanic Women of Alverno, Women of Asian Ethnicity, Psych Forum, Students in Free Enterprise, Inside Out literary journal, PAGE Board: Programming Activities and Great Events, Inferno Heat dance team, Student Athlete Advisory Council, Music Therapy Club and Team Green. Alverno College is a member of the Northern Athletics Conference (Division III).
Academics and Learning Environment
Alverno College has 98 full-time and 140 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1. The most common course size is 10 to 19 students. Alverno College offers 56 majors with the most popular being nursing, elementary education and business management. The school has a general core requirement. Cooperative education is not offered. All first-year students must maintain a GPA to avoid academic probation, and a minimum overall GPA is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student: self-designed majors · independent study · double majors · internships · weekend college · certificate programs.
B Student Support and Success
Alverno College offers a number of instructional services to help students achieve their academic goals. Basic courses in math, algebra, reading/writing, ESL and computer skills are offered. Communication and math resource centers are available, as well as peer and instructor tutoring. The college website states that the primary purpose of the Communication Resource Center is to “help students with their writing, speaking or reading assignments by conferencing with them and responding to their individual questions and concerns.” The center offers help with everything from prewriting skills (brainstorming, mapping, etc.) to revising, proofreading and editing.
Alverno College provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic · career · personal · psychological · religious. For those students who need extra preparation, Alverno College offers remedial and refresher courses in: reading · writing · math · study skills. Annually, 69 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. Approximately 11 percent pursue a graduate degree immediately after graduation. Among students who enter the workforce, approximately 79 percent enter a field related to their major within six months of graduation. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Alverno College include: Alverno College · Aurora Health Care · City of Milwaukee · Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin · Community Memorial Hospital · Froedtert Hospital · Medical College of Wisconsin · M&I Corporation · Milwaukee Public Schools · Milwaukee County government · Northwestern Mutual · St. Luke’s Medical Center · Waukesha Memorial Hospital · Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare.
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Students with learning disabilities may take advantage of specific support programs offered by Alverno College. If necessary, the college will grant additional time to students with learning disabilities to complete their degree. Also, a lightened course load may be granted to LD students. Alverno College also provides: remedial math · remedial English · remedial reading · tutors · learning center · extended time for tests · take-home exam · note-taking services · reading machines · tape recorders · early syllabus. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: time management · organizational skills · learning strategies · specific subject areas · writing labs · math labs · study skills.
ALVERNO COLLEGE
Highlights
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI (Pop. 599,164)
Location: Medium city
Four-year private women’s college
Founded: 1887
Website: http://www.alverno.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 2,209
Undergrads: 1,558
Part-time students: 23%
From out-of-state: 10%
Male/Female: 0%/100%
Live on-campus: 15%
In fraternities: 0%
In sororities: 1%
Off-campus employment rating: Good
Caucasian: 52%
African American: 14%
Hispanic: 22%
Asian: 5%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Native American: 1%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 4%
International: 2%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 10:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 20%
Class size 10-29: 79%
Class size 30-49: -
Class size 50-99: -
Class size 100 or more: -
Returning freshmen: 69%
Six-year graduation rate: 42%
Most Popular Majors
Nursing
Business management
Elementary education
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview · extracurricular activities · special talents, interests and abilities · character/personal qualities · volunteer work · work experience · state of residency. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. SAT Subject Test scores are not required. Academic units recommended: 4 English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Language.
ALVERNO COLLEGE
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 613
Accepted: 473
Acceptance rate: 77.2%
Average GPA: 3.0
ACT range: 16-22
SAT Math range: 365-490
SAT Reading range: 405-560
Top 10% of class: 16%
Top 25% of class: 36%
Top 50% of class: 71%
Deadlines
Early Action: No
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Not accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $26,232
Out-of-state tuition: $26,232
Room and board: $7,634
Books: $625
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 90%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 86%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $22,919
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $21,917
Avg. debt upon graduation: $43,185
Prominent Alumni
Sister Joel Read, President-Emerita, Alverno College, education reformist; Stephanie Arends, Superior Court Judge, State of Washington; Judy Murphy, Deputy National Coordinator for Programs & Policy, Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT.
School Spirit
Mascot: Inferno
Colors: Red, white and black
Song: Where All Belong
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) · institution’s own financial aid forms. Alverno College participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · college-based scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · state scholarships and grants · alumni scholarships and grants.
ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY
2601 West Avenue North, San Angelo, TX 76909
Admissions: 325-942-2041 · Financial Aid: 800-933-6299
Email: admissions@angelo.edu
Website: http://www.angelo.edu
From the College
“Angelo State University provides a strong academic experience while offering significant financial support to students. As a result, the university’s academic quality and low student-faculty ratio (23-1) prepares students for success in their chosen professions or acceptance to graduate and professional school. Because of major scholarship and gift aid support which does not have to be repaid like many academic loans, ASU boasts one of the nation’s lowest student debt burdens upon graduation.
“The school emphasizes producing students who can think critically, adapt to a changing world and succeed in various environments. ASU appeals to those who want a more rigorous academic experience through the school’s Honors Program, and to those who want to study abroad through the International Studies Program, providing a more global experience while keeping costs within reach.
“ASU has the only Physics Department in Texas ranked in the top 20 among undergraduate programs nationwide and a nationally recognized Biology Department which has the first department in the nation to have its biology honor society named the top chapter in the nation a record eight times.
“The university is organized into six colleges: Business; Education; Liberal and Fine Arts; Nursing and Allied Health; Sciences and Graduate Studies as well as 21 academic departments. Those departments offer more than 100 majors in 43 undergraduate programs, 21 graduate programs, including a doctorate. As a member of the Texas Tech University System, ASU provides options for a variety of preprofessional and two-plus-two and four-plus-one programs with Texas Tech. ASU draws students from practically every county in Texas (221 of 254) as well as from 46 states and 21 countries. With more than half of its graduates as first generation college students, ASU is attuned to the academic and social needs of a new generation of college students.
“Along with ASU’s academic offerings, it also provides a 268-acre campus that features an attractive and safe setting for a college education. ASU’s campus facilities are valued at over $376 million and include the Math-Computer Science Building, which houses one of the most sophisticated computer systems in the state; the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, one of the top facilities in all of NCAA Division II athletics and the Houston-Harte University Center, the center of campus student life. Additionally, the university operates 6,000 additional acres in farm and ranch lands that also serve as home for ASU’s Management, Instruction and Research Center as well as the Food Safety and Product Development Laboratory.
“Thanks to funding by the Robert G. and Nona K. Carr Scholarship Foundation, ASU has scholarships that benefit one in every six students with grants ranging from $2,000 to $6,000. Established in 1978 exclusively to benefit needy and deserving ASU students, the Carr Foundation today holds assets of more than $98 million. For the 2014-15 academic year, approximately $4 million in Carr Scholarships were awarded to ASU students.”
Campus Setting
Founded in 1928, Angelo State University is the second-largest campus in the Texas Tech University System. ASU’s 268-acre main campus is located in San Angelo, the center of a community of 100,000 where West Texas meets the Hill Country. A comprehensive public university, Angelo State offers programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Angelo State has an enrollment of 8,483 students. ASU is recognized for its academic programs in agriculture, educator preparation, nursing, physics, computer science/computer gaming and field biology. A four-year public institution, Angelo State University has a large library and a planetarium. The university provides on-campus housing with 7 units that can accommodate 2,060 students. Housing options include: coed dorms · single-student apartments · special housing for disabled students. Recreation and sports facilities include: arena · center for human performance · intramural fields · tennis courts · baseball complex · lake house.
ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX (Pop. 97,492)
Location: Medium city
Four-year public
Founded: 1928
Website: http://www.angelo.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 8,483
Undergrads: 7,253
Part-time students: 34%
From out-of-state: 1%
Male/Female: 44%/56%
Live on-campus: 20%
In fraternities: 5%
In sororities: 3%
Off-campus employment rating: Good
Caucasian: 54%
African American: 6%
Hispanic: 32%
Asian: 1%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Native American: 0%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 3%
International: 3%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 23:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 7%
Class size 10-29: 57%
Class size 30-49: 27%
Class size 50-99: 9%
Class size 100 or more: 1%
Returning freshmen: 63%
Six-year graduation rate: 37%
Most Popular Majors
Interdisciplinary studies
Business/marketing
Psychology
Student Life and Activities
Most students (80 percent) live off campus. The university social network centers around the Houston Harte University Center. With multiple flat screen televisions, Direct TV lounge areas, gaming systems, ping pong, pool, card tables and DVD rentals, the UC is a beehive of activity. The UC also shows current films during regular movie nights which offer free popcorn and drinks for students. Also available in the University Center is a popular food court with national vendors, ranging from Chick-fil-A to Starbucks Coffee. The UC houses the Student Government Association, student organizations, the University Book Store and a branch of the Concho Educators Federal Credit Union branch. With multiple coed and gender-specific sports, the program sees thousands of student participants throughout the year. Angelo State also sponsors 100 student-led organizations with many receiving national recognition for outstanding achievement, service and participation. On campus, students gather at Houston Harte University Center, ASU Lake Facility and Lake House, ASU intramural fields, Center for Human Performance, disk golf course, University Mall and Baptist Student Ministries Center. Off campus, San Angelo River Walk, Lake Nasworthy and Buffalo Wild Wings are popular gathering spots. Popular campus events include Rambunctious Weekend, Homecoming, Ram Jam, West Texas Medical Associate Moon Lectures, football, baseball, Midnight Madness and planetarium shows. Popular campus groups include Tri Beta Biological Honor Society, Block and Bridle and Intramural and Recreation Program and the Society of Physics Students. Those hoping to join a sports team can check out the intramural teams: basketball · boxing · flag football · gymnastics · handball · indoor soccer · martial arts · racquetball · softball · tennis · Ultimate Frisbee · wrestling · volleyball. Angelo State University is a member of the Lone Star Conference (Division II).
Academics and Learning Environment
Angelo State University has 263 full-time and 62 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 23:1. The most common course size is 20 to 29 students. Angelo State University offers 69 majors with the most popular being psychology, interdisciplinary studies and business/marketing, and least popular being drama, foreign languages and math. The school has a general core requirement. Cooperative education is not offered. All first-year students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation, and a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student: independent study · double majors · honors program · internships · distance learning.
B Student Support and Success
Angelo State University provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic · career · personal · psychological · veterans. Recognizing that some students may need extra preparation, Angelo State University offers remedial and refresher courses in: reading · writing · math · study skills. Annually, 63 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. The average freshman year GPA is 2.5. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Angelo State University include: Enterprise Rent-a-Car · Orix · Raytheon · school districts · USAA.
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Angelo State University provides students with learning disabilities support through the following programs: remedial math · remedial English · remedial reading · learning center · extended time for tests · oral tests · note-taking services · tape recorders · diagnostic testing service. Individual or small group tutorials are also available.
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: state of residency. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. SAT Subject Test scores are not required. According to the admissions office: Minimum SAT Reasoning score of 820 (composite ACT score of 17) is required. Academic units recommended: 4 English, 4 Math, 4 Science, 3.5 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Language.
Insight
Preston Lewis, director of communications and marketing, says that while ASU welcomes students graduating in the top 10 percent of their graduating class, the university has, as a strategic move, paid special attention to recruiting students in the top 11 percent to 25 percent of their graduating class as well. Special scholarships are targeted to students graduating in this range. More than half of students are first-generation college students. Lewis states, “We are accustomed to welcoming not just students but their families into the college experience.”
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Angelo State University participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · college-based scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants · Federal Nursing scholarships · Carr Academic Scholarships. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · state scholarships and grants · athletic scholarships · ROTC scholarships · Carr Merit Scholarships.
ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 3,822
Accepted: 2,934
Acceptance rate: 76.8%
Average GPA: Not reported
ACT range: 18-23
SAT Math range: 430-530
SAT Reading range: 420-520
Top 10% of class: 14%
Top 25% of class: 31%
Top 50% of class: 73%
Deadlines
Early Action: No
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Not accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $8,038
Out-of-state tuition: $20,278
Room and board: $7,702
Books: $1,200
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 7%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 65%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 81%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $11,576
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $11,582
Avg. debt upon graduation: $25,092
Prominent Alumni
Dr. Albert Reyes, President & CEO, Buckner International; Satcha Pretto, Univision Network Anchor; Grant Teaff, Executive Director, American Football Coaches Association.
School Spirit
Mascot: Rams and Rambelles
Colors: Blue and gold
Song: In Time to Come
ANNA MARIA COLLEGE
50 Sunset Lane, Paxton, MA 01612
Admissions: 508-849-3360 · Financial Aid: 508-849-3604
Email: admission@annamaria.edu
Website: http://www.annamaria.edu
From the College
“Rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition of higher education, Anna Maria College is maintained and operated in conformity with the values of the Judeo-Christian tradition and in keeping with the ideals of its foundresses, the Sisters of Saint Anne. These ideals, which reflect the development of the total human being, also include increasing access to quality education, educational innovation and respect for practical skills.
Noteworthy highlights for Anna Maria College include: recognition for inclusion in the 2016-2017 Guide to Colleges of Distinction; specific program accreditation for nursing, social work, music therapy and music; approval from the Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services and Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education teacher licensure in visual art, music, history, English, early childhood and elementary education.
Campus Setting
Anna Maria is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 192-acre campus is set on the grounds of a 19th century estate, eight miles from Worcester. A four-year private institution, Anna Maria offers campus facilities including: art gallery · art studio classrooms · dark room. The college provides on-campus housing with 498 units that can accommodate 838 students. Housing options include: coed dorms · special housing for disabled students. Recreation and sports facilities include: baseball complex · field · gymnasium · tennis courts.
Student Life and Activities
Over half of the students (60 percent) live off campus, but social life is active. Students also appreciate Worcester’s big nightlife. On campus, students gather in the Spiritwoods Pub and the dorm lobby; off campus, Sooney’s Restaurant, Ralph’s Diner and the Tipperary Pub are popular. Favorite activities include men’s soccer games, basketball games, Spring Weekend, the Variety Show and productions by the Drama and New England Theater Company. Anna Maria College has 25 official student organizations. The Ski Club, the Drama Club, the History Club and intramural sports are influential. Anna Maria College is a member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, Eastern Collegiate Football Conference.
ANNA MARIA COLLEGE
Highlights
Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA (Pop. 4,806)
Location: Rural
Four-year private
Founded: 1946
Website: http://www.annamaria.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 1,468
Undergrads: 1,128
Part-time students: 28%
From out-of-state: 37%
Male/Female: 39%/61%
Live on-campus: 60%
Off-campus employment rating: Good
Caucasian: 68%
African American: 10%
Hispanic: 8%
Asian: 2%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Native American: 0%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 2%
International: 0%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 11:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 31%
Class size 10-29: 66%
Class size 30-49: 3%
Class size 50-99: -
Class size 100 or more: -
Returning freshmen: 61%
Six-year graduation rate: 48%
Most Popular Majors
Criminal justice
Academics and Learning Environment
Anna Maria College has 38 full-time and no part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The most common course size is 10 to 19 students. Anna Maria College offers 71 majors with the most popular being criminal justice and least popular being Spanish, English and art therapy. The school has a general core requirement. Cooperative education is not offered. All first-year students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation and a minimum overall GPA is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student: self-designed majors · pass/fail grading option · independent study · double majors · dual degrees · accelerated study · internships · distance learning certificate programs.
B Student Support and Success
Anna Maria College offers an $8,000 scholarship based upon involvement in the high school community and the community at large. Anna Maria does not require minimum scores on the SAT. In addition, the admissions department states that there are many B and C students who are highly involved in their high school and are welcomed at Anna Maria.
Anna Maria College provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic · career · personal · psychological. Recognizing that some students may need extra preparation, Anna Maria offers remedial courses in: reading · writing · math · study skills. The average freshman year GPA is 3.0, and 61 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year.
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Students with learning disabilities may take advantage of specific support programs, including individual or small group tutorials. If necessary, the college will grant additional time to students with learning disabilities to complete their degree. Also, a lightened course load may be granted. LD students may find additional support through the following programs: tutors · learning center · untimed tests · extended time for tests · exam on tape or computer · note-taking services · proofreading services · reading machines · tape recorders · priority registration · priority seating · waiver of foreign language degree requirement. Individual or small group tutorials are also available to students, as is an advisor/advocate from the LD program.
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview · extracurricular activities · special talents, interests and abilities · character/personal qualities · volunteer work · work experience · state of residency · alumni relationship. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are considered if submitted, but not required. SAT Subject Test scores are not required. According to the admissions office: Minimum combined SAT score of 900, rank in top half of secondary school class and minimum 2.5 GPA recommended. Academic unit: 4 English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 1 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Language.
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) · state aid form. Anna Maria College participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state, college-based and private scholarships and grants · Federal Nursing scholarships · United Negro College Fund. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · state scholarships and grants · special achievements and activities awards.
ANNA MARIA COLLEGE
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 1,785
Accepted: 1,429
Acceptance rate: 80.1%
Average GPA: 2.8
ACT range: 16-22
SAT Math range: 410-510
SAT Reading range: 400-480
Deadlines
Early Action: No
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $33,840
Out-of-state tuition: $33,840
Room and board: $13,112
Books: $500
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 91%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 88%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 42%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $24,555
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $22,532
School Spirit
Mascot: AMCAT
Colors: Cardinal and white
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY – TEMPE CAMPUS
Admissions Services, P.O. Box 870112, Tempe, AZ 85287-0112
Admissions: 480-965-7788 · Financial Aid: 480-965-1127
Email: admissons@asu.edu · Website: http://www.asu.edu
From the College
“Arizona State University’s Tempe campus welcomes students pursuing a wide range of majors including business, liberal arts, engineering and the sciences. Modern classrooms and high-tech laboratories create a dynamic and engaging learning environment. The university’s sustainability initiatives are exemplified by massive solar structures providing shaded walkways and parking. The expanded fitness complex allows students to take a break from their studies and focus on their health, while the Sun Devil Athletics facilities, performing arts venues, museums and vibrant downtown Tempe location complement this diverse university environment.
“ASU’s vision is to establish ASU as the model for a New American University, advancing research and discovery that benefits the public good and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and is home to students from all 50 states and more than 150 countries. Its research is inspired by real-world application, blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines.”
Campus Setting
Founded in 1885 and gaining university status in 1958, Arizona State University is a public, comprehensive university. ASU is known as “One University in Many Places”. ASU has four distinctive campuses throughout metropolitan Phoenix located on over 1,960 acres. At the Tempe campus, ASU focuses on research and graduate education along with an undergraduate education that is analytic and preparatory for graduate or professional school or employment. At the Polytechnic campus, ASU focuses on learning through an applied approach to professional and technological programs that meet business and societal needs and an emphasis on technical education that is a direct preparation for the workforce. At the West campus, ASU focuses on interdisciplinary liberal arts education with professional programs that connect to the community. Through the Downtown Phoenix campus, ASU is focused on programs with a direct urban and public connection. A four-year public institution, Arizona State University has an enrollment of 51,984 students. Tempe campus provides on-campus housing with 24 units that can accommodate 11,011 students. Arizona State University provides a variety of housing options including: coed dorms · sorority housing · fraternity housing · single-student apartments · married-student apartments. ASU features: art, anthropology, geology, history and sports museums · early childhood development lab · herbarium · robotics lab · semiconductor clean room · high-resolution electron microscope facility · solar research facilities · Biodesign Institute · Institute of Sustainability · arboretum · Gammage. Recreation and sports facilities include: aquatic area · athletic fields.
Student Life and Activities
Most students (78 percent) live off campus. Students gather around the notable landmarks on campus such as Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, Palm Walk, Charles Trumbull Hayden Library, the University Club Building and University Bridge. Popular campus events include Homecoming, Family Weekend, World Festival, Devil’s in Disguise, Passport to ASU, Final’s Breakfast, A Week, MLK Day of Service and Cesar Chavez Day of Service. Arizona State University has 852 official student organizations. The most popular are: religious, minority and international student groups and music, theatre, political, service and special-interest groups. The school’s intramural teams include: badminton · basketball · dodgeball · flag football · floor hockey · golf · racquetball · sand volleyball · soccer · softball · table tennis · tennis · Ultimate Frisbee · Wiffle ball · wrestling. Arizona State University is a member of the Member of Pacific-12 Conference (Division I, Football I-A).
Academics and Learning Environment
Arizona State University has 2,065 full-time and 164 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 23:1. The most common course size is 10 to 19 students. Arizona State University offers 263 majors with the most popular being psychology, business/management/marketing and biology/biological sciences. The school has a general core requirement. Cooperative education is available. All first-year students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student: self-designed majors · independent study · double majors · dual degrees · accelerated study · honors program · internships · distance learning certificate programs.
B Student Support and Success
Like other colleges, ASU offers First Year Experience for freshmen. According to the college, this program is designed to “provide a strong foundation for all first-year students and students in transition that will foster their academic and personal success. We will achieve this mission by providing academic support services, opportunities for the exchange of ideas, workshops, generating and supporting research and scholarship, hosting visiting scholars and practitioners, faculty interaction within living and learning communities, administering a website and student involvement opportunities with the university community.” The Learning Resource Center offers tutoring to help students develop study skills and strategies. This nationally certified program offers tutoring in more than 100 courses, either in a group or individual settings. Peer coaching teaches time management, study habits and test-taking skills. The program also includes software training and Academic Skills Workshops.
Arizona State University - Tempe Campus provides a variety of support programs for the B student, including: academic · career · personal · psychological · minority students · military · veterans · non-traditional students · family planning · religious. The average freshman year GPA is 3.0, and 86 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Arizona State University include: American Express · Banner Health System · Boeing Co. · Chandler Public Schools · Charles Schwab and Co. · General Dynamics · Gilbert Public Schools · Honeywell · Intel · KPMG LLP · Kyrene School District · Maricopa County · Mesa Public Schools · Peoria Unified School District · PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP · State of Arizona · Target · Teach for America · University of Phoenix.
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY – TEMPE CAMPUS
Highlights
Arizona State University – Tempe Campus
Tempe, AZ (Pop. 172,816)
Location: Major city
Four-year public
Founded: 1885
Website: http://www.asu.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 51,984
Undergrads: 41,828
Freshmen: 8,530
Part-time students: 9%
From out-of-state: 37%
Male/Female: 57%/43%
Live on-campus: 22%
In fraternities: 8%
In sororities: 16%
Off-campus employment rating: Excellent
Caucasian: 52%
African American: 4%
Hispanic: 19%
Asian: 7%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Native American: 1%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 4%
International: 13%
Academics
Calendar: Other
Student/faculty ratio: 23:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 10%
Class size 10-29: 55%
Class size 30-49: 17%
Class size 50-99: 12%
Class size 100 or more: 6%
Returning freshmen: 86%
Six-year graduation rate: 66%
Most Popular Majors
Business/management/marketing
Biology/biological sciences
Psychology
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY – TEMPE CAMPUS
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 25,380
Accepted: 21,042
Acceptance rate: 82.9%
Average GPA: 3.5
ACT range: 23-28
SAT Math range: 520-640
SAT Reading range: 510-630
Top 10% of class: 29%
Top 25% of class: 60%
Top 50% of class: 89%
Deadlines
Early Action: No
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Not accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $9,684
Out-of-state tuition: $25,784
Room: $6,786
Board: $4,600
Books: $1,103
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 58%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 57%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 62%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $15,885
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $13,904
Avg. debt upon graduation: $22,972
Prominent Alumni
Al Michaels, NBC Sports Commentator; Kate Spade, designer/owner, Kate Spade LLC; Phil Mickelson, professional golfer.
School Spirit
Mascot: Sparky
Colors: Maroon and gold
Song: Fight Devils
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Learning disabled students may take advantage of ASU’s support programs including additional time to complete a degree and a lightened course load. According to the school, there are no special admissions requirements for students with disabilities and must meet the same requirements as any other student. Students that utilize alternative format, i.e. digital electronic files are encouraged to register early with the DRC, which is separate from the university process. The school’s philosophy is that student’s with disabilities are no less capable than any other student. Students with learning disabilities will find the following programs at Arizona State University - Tempe Campus useful: tutors · testing accommodations · extended time for tests · take-home exam · oral tests · exam on tape or computer · readers · typist/scribe · note-taking services · reading machines · early syllabus · waiver of math degree requirement. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: time management · organizational skills · learning strategies · specific subject areas · writing labs · math labs · study skills. An advisor/advocate from the Disability Resources Center is available to students.
How to Get Admitted
A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. According to the admissions office: Minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1040 (composite ACT score of 22), rank in top quarter of secondary school class or minimum 3.0 GPA recommended of in-state applicants; minimum combined SAT score of 1110 (composite ACT score of 24), rank in top quarter of secondary school class or minimum 3.0 GPA recommended of out-of-state applicants. Academic units: 4 English, 4 Math, 3 Science, 1 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Language.
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Arizona State University - Tempe Campus participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · college-based scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants · United Negro College Fund. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · state scholarships and grants · creative arts and performance awards · special achievements and activities awards · athletic scholarships.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
108 Mary Martin Hall, Auburn, AL 36849
Admissions: 800-282-8769 · Financial Aid: 334-844-4634
Email: admissions@auburn.edu · Website: http://www.auburn.edu
From the College
“Auburn University has provided instruction, research and outreach for more than 150 years, and is among a distinctive group of universities designated as Land, Sea and Space Grant institutions. AU makes a nearly $5 billion economic contribution to the state each year, has more than 250,000 graduates and provides 140 degree programs to more than 25,000 graduate and undergraduate students. Graduates include six NASA astronauts, the head of the Kennedy Space Center, the nation’s first and only class of undergraduate wireless engineers, dozens of CEOs, world-famous architects, and several authors and journalists. AU emphasizes international education, is at the forefront of engineering, transportation technology and veterinary medicine, achieves global impact through modern agricultural, extension and forestry/wildlife programs and fulfills critical research and national shortages through pharmaceutical, sciences, mathematics, education, nursing and human sciences offerings.”
Campus Setting
Auburn is a multipurpose, land-grant university. It was founded as a private, liberal arts institution in 1856 and came under state control in 1872. Its 1,871-acre campus is located in Auburn. A four-year public institution, Auburn University has an enrollment of 27,287 students. Although not originally a co-educational college, Auburn University has been co-ed since 1892. Campus facilities include: art museum · herbarium · research center · research institute · flight simulators · animal clinics · special centers · laboratories. Auburn University provides on-campus housing that can accommodate 4,702 students. Housing options include: coed dorms · women’s dorms · sorority housing · fraternity housing · single-student apartments · special housing for disabled students. Recreation and sports facilities include: aquatic center · coliseum · fitness and weight rooms · golf course · track · racquetball and tennis courts.
Student Life and Activities
Most students (78 percent) live off campus. Popular campus gathering spots include the Student Center, concourse, downtown cafes and restaurants, main library, cafeteria and residence halls. Popular campus events include A-Day, Freshman Convocation, freshmen leadership programs, Greek Recruitment, Greek Sing, Greek Week, Splash Into Spring, University Program Council-sponsored entertainment, Holiday Tree Lighting, Tiger Nights, Burn the (Georgia) Bulldogs, Homecoming Week, student government elections, outdoor and international movies, Rolling Toomer’s Corner, athletics events, Step Shows & Tiger-Stomp, service opportunities/events, Welcome Week, Beat Bama Parade, Beat Bama Food Drive and Black History Month. Auburn University has 476 official student organizations. The most popular are: G.A.N.G. Student Ministries · Gay Straight Alliance · Historic Preservation Guild · Agriculture Ambassadors · American Institute of Chemical Engineers · Association of Certified Fraud Examiners · Mock Trial Competition Team · Public Relations Council of Alabama. For those interested in sports, there are intramural teams such as: badminton · cycling · lacrosse · rowing · rugby · sailing · soccer · table tennis · tennis · volleyball · water polo · water skiing · wrestling. Auburn University is a member of the Southeastern Conference (Division I, Football I-A).
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Auburn University
Auburn, AL (Pop. 58,582)
Location: Large town
Four-year public
Founded: 1856
Website: http://www.auburn.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 27,287
Undergrads: 21,786
Freshmen: 6,076
Part-time students: 9%
From out-of-state: 40%
From public schools: 88%
Male/Female: 51%/49%
Live on-campus: 22%
In fraternities: 28%
In sororities: 43%
Off-campus employment rating: Excellent
Caucasian: 83%
African American: 7%
Hispanic: 3%
Asian: 2%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Native American: 1%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 1%
International: 2%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 19:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 9%
Class size 10-29: 56%
Class size 30-49: 21%
Class size 50-99: 9%
Class size 100 or more: 6%
Returning freshmen: 90%
Six-year graduation rate: 73%
Most Popular Majors
Biomedical sciences
Finance
Psychology
Academics and Learning Environment
Auburn University has 1,216 full-time and 183 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1. The most common course size is 20 to 29 students. Auburn University offers 300 majors with the most popular being finance, biomedical sciences and psychology, and least popular being business/marketing education, music and economics. The school has a general core requirement. Cooperative education is available. All first-year students must maintain a 1.5 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student: independent study · double majors · dual degrees · accelerated study · honors program · Phi Beta Kappa · internships · distance learning certificate programs.
B Student Support and Success
Auburn’s network of academic advisors is by department or major. Advisors assist students with selecting classes and career planning, and they also give general advice. Some department heads provide information about their departments to prospective applicants as well. Learning Communities bring together first-year students in the same major to take certain required classes as a group. This enables students to easily form study groups and to navigate classes cooperatively. Departments also offer help that is basic to a student’s field of study. For example, the Auburn Office of Engineering Student Services provides tutoring for freshmen and transfer engineering students who need assistance in entry-level math, chemistry and physics classes. The tutoring is done by volunteer upperclassmen in group or one-on-one sessions.
Auburn University provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic · career · personal · psychological · minority students · military · veterans · non-traditional students · family planning. Additional counseling services include: sexual assault. The average freshman year GPA is 3.0, and 90 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. Among students who enter the workforce, approximately 83 percent enter a field related to their major within six months of graduation. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Auburn University include: Alabama Power · AmSouth Bank · Baptist Health System · Cargill Steel Corporation · Chevron · Colonial Bank · DMJM Harris · Ernst & Young · Exxon Mobil · Georgia Pacific · Honeywell · IBM · Kimley-Horn & Associates · KMPG · Lockheed Martin · Lennar Homes · Merrill Lynch · Michelin North America · Milliken & Company · Northrop Grumman · Pepsico · PricewaterhouseCoopers · Proctor & Gamble · Regions Bank · Sony · Southern Company · Weyerhaeuser.
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Students with learning disabilities may take advantage of specific support programs offered by Auburn University. If necessary, the college will grant additional time to students with learning disabilities to complete their degree. Also, a lightened course load may be granted to LD students. Students with learning disabilities will find support through the following programs at Auburn University: testing accommodations · extended time for tests · take-home exam · oral tests · readers · typist/scribe · note-taking services · reading machines · tape recorders · texts on tape · early syllabus · priority registration · priority seating · waiver of math degree requirement. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: writing labs. An advisor/advocate from the LD program is available to students.
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: extracurricular activities · special talents, interests and abilities · character/personal qualities · volunteer work · work experience · geographical location · alumni relationship. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. According to the admissions office: Math units must include algebra I, algebra II and one unit of analysis, calculus, geometry or trigonometry. Science units must include biology and a physical science. Minimum composite ACT score of 18 and minimum 2.5 GPA required of in-state applicants; minimum composite ACT score of 22 and minimum 2.5 GPA required of out-of-state applicants. Academic units recommended: 4 Social Studies, 1 Foreign Language.
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Auburn University participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · college-based scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants · Federal Nursing scholarships. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · state scholarships and grants · athletic scholarships · ROTC scholarships.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 19,414
Accepted: 15,077
Acceptance rate: 77.7%
Average GPA: 3.8
ACT range: 24-30
SAT Math range: 540-650
SAT Reading range: 520-630
Top 10% of class: 31%
Top 25% of class: 62%
Top 50% of class: 89%
Deadlines
Early Action: On a rolling basis beginning October 15
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Not accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $10,696
Out-of-state tuition: $28,840
Room: $7,538
Board: $5,360
Books: $1,200
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 39%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 38%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 44%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $11,232
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $10,660
Avg. debt upon graduation: $27,782
Prominent Alumni
Kathy Thornton, astronaut; Don Logan, CEO, Time Warner Cable; Octavia Spencer, Oscar-winning actor.
School Spirit
Mascot: Tigers
Colors: Orange and blue
Song: War Eagle
AUGSBURG COLLEGE
2211 Riverside Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Admissions: 612-330-1001 · Financial Aid: 800-458-1721
Email: admissions@augsburg.edu · Website: http://www.augsburg.edu
From the College
“As the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s (ELCA) most diverse and only urban institution, Augsburg strives to educate both traditional and non-traditional students, offering undergraduate degrees in over 50 major areas of study. The college also grants six graduate degrees, among them the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, the state’s only Physician Assistant training program. Augsburg’s 4,100 students come from diverse religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The college also is a nationally recognized leader in providing services to students with physical and learning disabilities. This on-campus diversity is enhanced by Augsburg’s location at the crossroads of the Twin Cities’ most diverse neighborhoods. The college’s location also provides access for Augsburg’s students to participate in community service and internship experiences that not only enhance their classroom learning but also prepare them for life’s work in a multi-cultural society.”
Campus Setting
Augsburg, founded in 1869, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 24-acre campus is located one mile from downtown Minneapolis. A four-year private institution, Augsburg College has an enrollment of 3,458 students. Although not originally a co-educational college, Augsburg College has been co-ed since 1874. The school is also affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. In addition to a large, well-stocked library, the campus facilities include: art gallery · auditorium · chapel. Augsburg College provides on-campus housing with 525 units that can accommodate 1,050 students. Housing options: coed dorms · single-student apartments · special housing for disabled students. Recreation and sports facilities include: athletic, baseball, football, soccer and softball fields · basketball and volleyball courts · cross-country park · ice arena · stadium.
Student Life and Activities
Most students (60 percent) live off campus. Favorite social spots include: Daily Chapel, Velkommen Jule and Campus Kitchens. Augsburg College has 40 official student organizations. The most popular are: art club · business organization · Goliard Society of Medievalists · International Student Organization · Queer and Straight in Unity · College Democrats · College Republicans · Association for Computing Machinery · Chemistry Society. For those interested in sports, there are intramural teams such as: basketball · broomball · fantasy football · flag football · hockey/skating · kickball · pickleball · powderpuff football · soccer · softball · Ultimate Frisbee · volleyball. Augsburg College is a member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (Division III).
Academics and Learning Environment
Augsburg College has 195 full-time and 208 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The most common course size is 20 to 29 students. Augsburg College offers 94 majors with the most popular being management, nursing and psychology and least popular being medieval studies, women’s studies and computational economics. The school has a general core requirement as well as a religion requirement. Cooperative education is not offered. All first-year students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student include: self-designed majors · pass/fail grading option · independent study · double majors · dual degrees · accelerated study · honors program · Phi Beta Kappa · internships · weekend college.
B Student Support and Success
Support for academic success is provided through tutoring, academic skills coaching, supplemental instruction and the math, public speaking and writing labs. Augsburg’s TRiO/Student Support Services program helps students who are 1) low-income, 2) first-generation enrollees or 3) disabled (learning or physical) to achieve their bachelor’s degrees. StepUp provides ongoing support to students in chemical recovery who are willing and able to progress toward an academic degree while remaining clean and sober. Students live together in separate, chemical-free housing. The Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) assists academically qualified students with learning, attention, psychiatric or other cognitive disabilities reach their individual potential through services and accommodations, while the Access Center supports students with documented physical disabilities.
Augsburg College provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic · career · personal · psychological · minority students · religious. The average freshman year GPA is 2.9, and 80 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. Among students who enter the workforce, approximately 85 percent enter a field related to their major within six months of graduation. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Augsburg College include: Target Corporation · Cargill · KPMG International · Best Buy · Anoka Hennepin School District · Hennepin County Social Services · Wells Fargo Bank.
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Students with learning disabilities may take advantage of specific support programs offered by Augsburg College. If necessary, the college will grant additional time to students with learning disabilities to complete their degree. LD students will find additional support in the following programs at Augsburg College: tutors · learning center · testing accommodations · extended time for tests · take-home exam · oral tests · readers · note-taking services · reading machines · tape recorders · waiver of math degree requirement. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: time management · organizational skills · learning strategies · writing labs · math labs · study skills. An advisor/advocate from the Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services is available to students.
AUGSBURG COLLEGE
Highlights
Augsburg College
Minneapolis (Pop. 400,070)
Location: Major city
Four-year private
Founded: 1869
Website: http://www.augsburg.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 3,458
Undergrads: 2,474
Part-time students: 20%
From out-of-state: 17%
Male/Female: 47%/53%
Live on-campus: 40%
Off-campus employment rating: Fair
Caucasian: 53%
African American: 10%
Hispanic: 6%
Asian: 7%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Native American: 1%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 2%
International: 3%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 12:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 30%
Class size 10-29: 66%
Class size 30-49: 3%
Class size 50-99: -
Class size 100 or more: -
Returning freshmen: 79%
Six-year graduation rate: 56%
Most Popular Majors
Management
Nursing
Psychology
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview · extracurricular activities · special talents, interests and abilities · character/personal qualities · volunteer work · work experience · state of residency · minority affiliation · alumni relationship. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. If submitted, SAT Subject Test scores are considered but are not required. According to the admissions office: Minimum composite ACT score of 22, rank in top half of secondary school class and minimum 2.5 GPA recommended. Academic units: 4 English, 4 Math, 4 Science, 4 Social Studies, 3 Foreign Language.
AUGSBURG COLLEGE
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 2,925
Accepted: 1,726
Acceptance rate: 59%
Average GPA: 3.0
ACT range: 19-25
SAT Math range: 450-560
SAT Reading range: 505-635
Top 10% of class: 13%
Top 25% of class: 37%
Top 50% of class: 75%
Deadlines
Early Action: No
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $35,750
Out-of-state tuition: $35,750
Room and board: $9,380
Books: $1,200
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 98%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 82%
Avg. grant or scholarship package (freshmen): $20,722
Avg. student loan aid package (freshmen): $9,865
Avg. grant or scholarship package (undergraduates): $18,364
Avg. student loan aid package (undergraduates): $8,221
Prominent Alumni
Peter Agre, Nobel Prize winner in chemistry; Lute Olson, NCAA National Champion, basketball coach with University of Arizona; Devean George, former professional basketball player, Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks.
School Spirit
Mascot: Auggies
Colors: Maroon and gray
Song: Auggie War Song
Insight
“At Augsburg, we realize that grades are only one measure of success,” says Bethany Bierman, assistant director of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. She notes that one of the college’s graduates received a D in high school chemistry and went on to receive a Nobel Prize in chemistry! The college is an intentionally diverse community, and with that comes students from a range of academic backgrounds. The admissions officers do a thorough review of an application, but grades are not the only basis on which students are accepted. Applicants can demonstrate that they are qualified for Augsburg by the extracurricular activities in which they are involved, including work positions or volunteer work. The difficulty of courses a student has selected in high school is also considered. Additionally, letters of recommendation that focus on the character of the student tell the admissions officers a great deal. “Ultimately, Augsburg seeks to accept students who want to use their gifts to make a difference in the world,” she says. Bierman states that the school’s overall philosophy is that it is “more concerned with the quality and character of the alumni we produce than the incoming GPA of our students. As long as we know that students are working to their full potential, taking their academic work seriously and are seeking to make a difference in their community, we are proud of them, regardless of grades that are B’s or C’s.”
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Augsburg College participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · college-based scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants · Federal Nursing scholarships. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · state scholarships and grants · creative arts and performance awards · special achievements and activities awards · special characteristics awards.
BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY
2001 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205
Admissions: 800-274-4723 · Financial Aid: 502-272-8124
Email: admissions@bellarmine.edu · Website: http://www.bellarmine.edu
From the College
“Bellarmine University is an independent Catholic university serving the region, nation and world by educating talented, diverse students of many faiths, ages, nations and cultures, and with respect for each individual’s intrinsic value and dignity. Students are educated through undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and professional studies, supporting students as they develop the intellectual, moral, ethical and professional competencies for successful living, work, leadership and service to others. Bellarmine seeks to benefit the public interest, to help create the future and to improve the human condition.
“Bellarmine University is a vibrant community of educational excellence and ethical awareness that consistently ranks among the nation’s best colleges and universities. Students pursue an education based in the liberal arts, and in the distinguished, inclusive Catholic tradition of educational excellence, the oldest and most rewarding in the western world.
“Bellarmine’s lush, 145-acre campus currently comprises more than 30 buildings, including the world-class W.L. Lyons Brown Library, the Norton Health Science Center and halls that are home to the nursing, education and the arts and sciences. Bellarmine boasts six residence halls (with a seventh currently under construction), a chapel, campus center and university quadrangle. Recreational facilities include indoor and outdoor tennis courts, fitness center and athletic fields including the state-of-the-art Frazier Stadium.”
Campus Setting
Founded in 1950, Bellarmine is a private university, affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. After merging with Ursuline College in 1968, Bellarmine became coed. Colleges/Schools include: Arts and Sciences, the Donna and Allan Lansing School of Nursing & Health Sciences, the W. Fielding Rubel School of Business, the Annsley Frazier Thornton School of Education and the School of Continuing and Professional School. Its 135-acre campus is located in Louisville. A four-year institution, Bellarmine University has an enrollment of 3,846 students. The campus features a large library, as well as the Thomas Merton Center. Bellarmine University provides on-campus housing with 1,127 units that can accomodate 1,078 students. Housing options include: coed dorms · women’s dorms · men’s dorms · special housing for disabled students. Recreation and sports facilities include: baseball and softball fields · golf course · gymnasium · recreation and fitness center · soccer stadium · tennis courts · track.
Student Life and Activities
About half of enrolled students (57 percent) live off campus. Popular gathering spots include Campus Center, SAC and Bardstown Road. Favorite campus events include: Hillside, Relay for Life, Family Weekend, Ball on the Bell, Homecoming, Pioneer Dance, Senior Week and Flow Hip-Hop Dance Show. Bellarmine University has 76 official student organizations. The most popular are: jazz club · student theatre · dance team · Student Ambassadors · Students for Social Justice · Students for Life · University Radio Association · Colleges Against Cancer · Students for Organ Donation · education club · Friendly English Society · philosophy club · Communication Association · math club · Accounting Association · Association for Computing Machinery · psychology club · biology club · chemistry club · Clinical Laboratory Science Society · Pre-Physical Therapy Association · Association of Cardiopulmonary Science · Association of Nursing Students · Physical Therapy Association · University Democrats · University Republicans · political science club · Mock Trial · Pre-Law Society. For those interested in sports, there are intramural teams such as: basketball · flag football · golf · soccer · tennis · volleyball. Bellarmine University is a member of the NCAA, Eastern College Athletic Conference Lacrosse (Division I) and Great Lakes Valley Conference (Division II).
BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Bellarmine University
Louisville (Pop. 609,893)
Location: Medium city
Four-year private
Founded: 1950
Website: http://www.bellarmine.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 3,846
Undergrads: 2,651
Part-time students: 7%
From out-of-state: 32%
Male/Female: 35%/65%
Live on-campus: 43%
In fraternities: 1%
In sororities: 1%
Off-campus employment rating: Excellent
Caucasian: 84%
African American: 4%
Hispanic: 3%
Asian: 2%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Native American: 0%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 3%
International: 1%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 12:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 10%
Class size 10-29: 75%
Class size 30-49: 15%
Class size 50-99: 1%
Class size 100 or more: -
Returning freshmen: 81%
Six-year graduation rate: 67%
Most Popular Majors
Nursing
Psychology
Business administration
Academics and Learning Environment
Bellarmine University has 155 full-time and 235 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The most common course size is 10 to 19 students. Bellarmine University offers 75 majors with the most popular being nursing, business administration and psychology. The school has a general core requirement as well as a religion requirement. Cooperative education is not offered. All first-year students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation and a minimum overall GPA is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student include: self-designed majors · independent study · double majors · dual degrees · accelerated study · honors program · internships · certificate programs.
B Student Support and Success
This college’s Academic Resource Center is the place for help with classes and college careers. There are tutors available for the 100-and 200-level classes, both in individual and group study sessions. The staff at ARC helps to analyze students’ essays to improve grammar, style and formatting. Bellarmine also offers a one-hour credit course called Freshman Focus. It helps freshmen make the transition to college. This program includes reading, writing, discussion and out-of-class activities. The focus of the course is increasing a student’s self-awareness and sense of purpose when it comes to his/her education and making important decisions about academic and social lives. Students are graded (A to F) in this class.
Bellarmine University provides multiple support programs including: academic · career · personal · psychological · religious. The average freshman year GPA is 3.1, and 80 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. While many enter the workforce after graduation, approximately 25 percent pursue a graduate degree immediately after graduation. One year after graduation, the school reports that 23 percent of graduates have entered graduate school. Among students who find employment, approximately 80 percent enter a field related to their major within six months of graduation. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Bellarmine University include: Abercrombie and Fitch · AIG · AmeriCorps · Baptist East Hospital · Bellarmine University · Deloitte · Department of the Navy · Ernst and Young · Evanston Hospital · Frazier Arms Museum · GE Industrial · Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana · Hardin Memorial Hospital · Heaven Hills Distillery · Kessler Company · Kosair Hospital · Jefferson County Public Schools · Jewish Hospital · Mayor of Louisville · Norton Hospital · Old Towne Mortgage · Rescare · Saint Xavier High School · Sherman Williams · Strothman and Company · United Parcel Service · U.S. Bank · Wells Fargo · William M. Mercer Company.
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Students with learning disabilities can access a variety of support programs such as: tutors · learning center · untimed tests · extended time for tests · take-home exam · oral tests · readers · note-taking services · reading machines · tape recorders · texts on tape · videotaped classes · early syllabus. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: time management · organizational skills · learning strategies · specific subject areas · writing labs · math labs · study skills. An advisor/advocate from the Counseling Center is available to students.
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview · extracurricular activities · special talents, interests and abilities · character/personal qualities · volunteer work · work experience · geographical location · minority affiliation · alumni relationship. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. SAT Subject Test scores are not required. According to the admissions office: Minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1000 (composite ACT score of 21), rank in top half of secondary school class and minimum 2.5 GPA recommended. Academic units recommended: 4 English, 4 Math, 4 Science, 3 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Language.
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Bellarmine University participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · college-based scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · state scholarships and grants · creative arts and performance awards · special achievements and activities awards · special characteristics awards · athletic scholarships · ROTC scholarships.
BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 5,885
Accepted: 4,943
Acceptance rate: 84%
Average GPA: 3.5
ACT range: 22-27
SAT Math range: 500-610
SAT Reading range: 495-590
Top 10% of class: 25%
Top 25% of class: 54%
Top 50% of class: 82%
Deadlines
Early Action: 11/1
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $39,350
Out-of-state tuition: $39,350
Room: $7,070
Board: $4,400
Books: $788
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 100%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 91%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 73%
Avg. grant or scholarship package (freshmen): $25,565
Avg. student loan aid package (freshmen): $7,503
Avg. grant or scholarship package (undergraduates): $24,156
Avg. student loan aid package (undergraduates): $6,930
Prominent Alumni
Dr. James Heck, inventor of drug Cancidas; Angela Mason, co-founder, ITS Services; Joseph P. Clayton, former CEO/chairman, Sirius Satellite Radio.
School Spirit
Mascot: Knights
Colors: Scarlet and silver
Song: On Knights of Bellarmine
BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY
14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie, MD 20715-9465
Admissions: 877-772-6943 · Financial Aid: 301-860-3540
Email: ugradadmissions@bowiestate.edu
Website: http://www.bowiestate.edu
From the College
“Bowie State University excels in teacher education and will become the premier teacher of teachers. Through the integration of internal business processes, technology and the teamwork of administrators, faculty and staff, the university will be recognized statewide as a model of excellence in higher education for the effective and efficient use of human, fiscal and physical resources.”
Campus Setting
Founded in 1865, Bowie State is a public university of liberal arts and technology studies. Its 312-acre campus is located in Bowie, 22 miles from Washington, DC. A four-year public institution, Bowie State University is a Historically Black university with 5,430 students. Campus features a library and art gallery. Bowie State University provides on-campus housing with 1,400 units that can accommodate 1,400 students. Housing options: coed dorms · women’s dorms · men’s dorms · single-student apartments. Recreation and sports facilities include a gymnasium.
Student Life and Activities
Most students live off campus. However, Bowie State University has 71 official student organizations. The most popular are: gospel choir · university singers · jazz ensemble · concert, marching and pep bands · departmental and political clubs · honor societies · team managers. Bowie State University is a member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (Division II).
Academics and Learning Environment
Bowie State University has 220 full-time and 192 part-time faculty members, and a student to faculty ration of 16:1. The most common course size is 20 to 29 students. Bowie State University offers 37 majors with the most popular being business administration, computer science and education and least popular being English, mathematics and fine/performing arts. The school has a general core requirement. Cooperative education is not offered. All first-year students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student include: pass/fail grading · independent study · double majors · honors program · internships · distance learning certificate programs.
BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD (Pop. 56,759)
Location: Large town
Four-year public
Founded: 1865
Website: http://www.bowiestate.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 5,430
Undergrads: 4,315
Part-time students: 18%
From out-of-state: Not reported
From public schools: 99%
Male/Female: 42%/58%
Live on-campus: 18%
In fraternities: 25%
In sororities: 22%
Off-campus employment rating: Good
Caucasian: 3%
African American: 86%
Hispanic: 3%
Asian: 1%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Native American: 0%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 4%
International: 1%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 16:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 8%
Class size 10-29: 81%
Class size 30-49: 11%
Class size 50-99: -
Class size 100 or more: -
Returning freshmen: 40%
Six-year graduation rate: 37%
Most Popular Majors
Business administration
Computer science
Education
B Student Support and Success
Bowie’s Writing Center helps students with English class assignments. The school also has a Student Success and Retention Center. The center assists students through programs and activities that “foster student academic, social and personal development.” It is focused on helping freshmen transition into college life with the aid of placement testing, mentoring and tutorial services. In addition to these services, Bowie State sponsors the Freshman Seminar course. It is designed to help each student pursue academic excellence and includes lessons about the college’s history and its contribution to Maryland. Students learn to critically analyze specific readings that introduce them to concepts in liberal arts and to broaden their understanding of global awareness, critical thinking and oral and written communication skills. According to the college, “The goal is for students to become academically, personally and socially successful within and beyond the intellectual community.” Mentoring is popular at Bowie State. Mentors are matched with students to help foster a strong relationship that “promotes academic success, retention and the successful graduation of students.” Peer mentors are paired with six freshmen based on academic majors. KEAP, or Knowledge Enriched through Academic Performance, helps students with issues like poor grades and poor attendance. Students with a GPA of 2.0 or lower are required to take part in KEAP.
Bowie State University provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic · career · personal · psychological · minority students · military. Recognizing that some students may need extra preparation, Bowie State University offers remedial and refresher courses in: reading · writing · math · study skills. The average freshman year GPA is 2.5.
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Students with learning disabilities may take advantage of specific support programs. If necessary, the college will grant additional time to students with learning disabilities to complete their degree. Also, a lightened course load may be granted. Students with learning disabilities can also find support through the following Bowie State programs: tutors · learning center · testing accommodations · take-home exam · oral tests · readers · typist/scribe · note-taking services · reading machines · tape recorders · early syllabus · priority registration. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: organizational skills · writing labs · math labs. An advisor/advocate from the Disability Support Services is available to students.
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: extracurricular activities · state of residency. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. According to the admissions office: Minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 900 and minimum 2.2 GPA required of in-state applicants; minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 950 and minimum 2.6 GPA required of out-of-state applicants.
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) · institution’s own financial aid forms. Bowie State University participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state, college-based and private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards.
BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 3,130
Accepted: 1,782
Acceptance rate: 56.9%
Average GPA: Not reported
ACT range: 15-20
SAT Math range: 434-470
SAT Reading range: 447-490
Deadlines
Early Action: No
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Not accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $5,321
Out-of-state tuition: $15,857
Room: $4,525
Board: $1,460
Books: $1,100
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 84%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 84%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 45%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $9,051
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $8,911
Avg. debt upon graduation: $32,150
Prominent Alumni
Christa McAuliffe, space shuttle Challenger astronaut; Joanne Benson, Maryland State Assembly delegate; James Proctor, Jr., Maryland State Assembly delegate; Judge William Missouri, Maryland Circuit Court Judge.
School Spirit
Mascot: Bulldog
Colors: Black and gold
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY
110 McFall Center, Bowling Green, OH 43403
Admissions: 866-246-6732 · Financial Aid: 419-372-2651
Email: choosebgsu@bgsu.edu · Website: http://www.bgsu.edu
From the College
“Bowling Green State University provides exceptional educational opportunities inside and outside the classroom that prepare students for lifelong intellectual growth, career development, engaged citizenship and leadership in a global society. Through academic, research, public and private partnerships, BGSU students enrich their classroom learning with real-world experiences such as service learning, co-ops, practicums and internships, education abroad, fieldwork, undergraduate research and community involvement. BGSU emphasizes discovery, creativity, real-world experiences, achievement, collaboration and a culture of respect in a welcoming, supportive community.”
Campus Setting
Founded in 1910, Bowling Green State is a public university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education and Human Development, Health and Human Services, Musical Arts and Technology. Its 1,338-acre campus is located in Bowling Green, 23 miles south of Toledo. A four-year public institution, Bowling Green State University has an enrollment of 16,908 students. The campus facilities include: musical arts building · planetarium · life science building. Bowling Green State University provides on-campus housing with 17 units that can accommodate 6,126 students. Housing options: coed dorms · sorority housing · fraternity housing · single-student apartments · special housing for disabled students · special housing for international students. Recreation and sports facilities include: field house · golf course · ice arena · outdoor and indoor recreation centers · football field · baseball field · soccer field · softball field · basketball and volleyball arena · indoor and outdoor track · swimming pool · indoor and outdoor tennis courts.
Student Life and Activities
Over half of the students (59 percent) live off campus. About 300 student organizations are available at the university, including academic affiliated, cultural, service, honoraries, recreational, Greeks and special-interest groups. Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Rec Center and university sporting events are popular gathering places on campus. Popular events on campus include Campus Fest, Homecoming, Move-in Weekend and Week of Welcome, Dance Marathon, Family Weekend, Sibs-N-Kids weekend and University Activities Organization events. Bowling Green State University has 347 official student organizations. Intramural sports include: broomball · curling · flag football · golf scramble · indoor soccer · racquetball · softball · tennis · volleyball · wallyball. Bowling Green State University is a member of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (Division I) and the Mid-America Conference (Division I).
Academics and Learning Environment
Bowling Green State University has 679 full-time and 368 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1. The most common course size is 20 to 29 students. Bowling Green State University offers 253 majors with the most popular being liberal studies, psychology and individualized studies. The school has a general core requirement. Cooperative education is available. All first-year students must maintain a 1.5 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation, and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student include: self-designed majors · pass/fail grading option · independent study · double majors · dual degrees · accelerated study · honors program · Phi Beta Kappa · internships · distance learning certificate programs.
B Student Support and Success
Bowling Green offers the Office of Academic Enhancement (ACEN), which is dedicated to providing advice and academic support to new students so that they can make a smooth transition from high school to college. Students can find tutoring, mentoring and individualized academic assistance through ACEN, so that they can achieve academic success. In addition to this, Bowling Green has a Study Skills Center that features computer software, course content video cassettes, a “How to Succeed in…”series of manuals, study tips brochures and charts and tests from various classes. Mentor groups are available for students who are struggling in their coursework. These groups meet once a week for 50-minute sessions. The mentors are students who have earned an A in the course he/she is helping with. Students who are enrolled in a math or statistics course are also encouraged to utilize the Math and Stats Tutoring Center. Students can get help on any course writing needed through the Writing Center. The school offers a class called ACEN 100, which is a College Reading/Learning Skills course. It is designed to improve the basic reading and learning habits of students in topics like vocabulary, note taking, comprehension, time management, test taking and critical thinking.
Bowling Green State University provides a variety of support programs including: academic · career · personal · psychological · minority students · military · veterans · non-traditional students · family planning. Recognizing that some students may need extra preparation, Bowling Green State University offers remedial and refresher courses in: reading · writing · math · study skills. The average freshman year GPA is 3.1, and 78 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Bowling Green State University include: American Electric Power Company · American Greetings · Applied Materials · Avery Dennison Corporation · Battele · C.H. Robinson Worldwide · Cleveland Clinic · Coca-Cola Enterprises · Cooper Tire · Dana Corporation · Dietrich Metal Framing · Disney · FirstEnergy Corporation · Eaton · Emerson Electric Company · Ernst & Young · Ford Motor Company · Frito-Lay · GE · Goodrich Corporation · Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company · Honda · Kohl’s Corporation · Lowe’s Companies · Macy’s · Marathon Oil Corporation · Maritz Research · Marriott · Mead Westvaco · Medtronic · Monsanto Company · National City Corporation · NCR Corporation · Newell Rubbermaid · Owens Corning · Owens-Illinois · Parker Hannifin Corporation · Progressive · Rockwell Automation · Science Applications International Corporation · Scotts Company · Sherwin-Williams Company · Social Security Administration · Target Corporation · Turner Construction Company · Wells Fargo · Westfield Insurance.
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH (Pop. 31,802)
Location: Large town
Four-year public
Founded: 1910
Website: http://www.bgsu.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 16,908
Undergrads: 14,334
Freshmen: 4,243
Part-time students: 8%
From out-of-state: 13%
From public schools: 89%
Male/Female: 43%/57%
Live on-campus: 41%
In fraternities: 12%
In sororities: 11%
Off-campus employment rating: Good
Caucasian: 77%
African American: 10%
Hispanic: 4%
Asian: 1%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Native American: 0%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 3%
International: 2%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 19:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 15%
Class size 10-29: 55%
Class size 30-49: 22%
Class size 50-99: 7%
Class size 100 or more: 2%
Returning freshmen: 78%
Six-year graduation rate: 56%
Most Popular Majors
Liberal studies
Individualized studies
Psychology
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Students with learning disabilities may take advantage of specific support programs offered by Bowling Green State University. If necessary, the college will grant additional time to students with learning disabilities to complete their degree. High school foreign language waivers are accepted. Students with learning disabilities will find support in the following programs at BGSU: tutors · learning center · testing accommodations · extended time for tests · take-home exam · oral tests · exam on tape or computer · readers · typist/scribe · note-taking services · reading machines · tape recorders · texts on tape · early syllabus · priority registration · waiver of math degree requirement. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: time management · organizational skills · specific subject areas · writing labs · math labs · study skills. An advisor/advocate from the Disability Services is available to students.
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 14,887
Accepted: 11,240
Acceptance rate: 75.5%
Average GPA: 3.3
ACT range: 20-25
SAT Math range: 460-580
SAT Reading range: 460-580
Top 10% of class: 12%
Top 25% of class: 35%
Top 50% of class: 71%
Deadlines
Early Action: No
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Not accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $10,606
Out-of-state tuition: $18,142
Room: $5,450
Board: $3,240
Books: $1,010
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 70%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 68%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 77%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $13,934
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $14,008
Avg. debt upon graduation: $31,381
Prominent Alumni
Leon Bibb; Bernie Casey; Tim Conway.
School Spirit
Mascot: Falcons
Colors: Brown and orange
Song: Forward Falcons
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview · extracurricular activities · special talents, interests and abilities · character/personal qualities · volunteer work · work experience · state of residency · minority affiliation · alumni relationship. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. Academic units recommended: 4 English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Language.
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Bowling Green State University participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · college-based scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants · Federal Nursing scholarships. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · state scholarships and grants · creative arts and performance awards · special achievements and activities awards · special characteristics awards · athletic scholarships · ROTC scholarships.
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
1501 West Bradley Avenue, Peoria, IL 61625
Admissions: 309-677-1000 · Financial Aid: 309-677-3089
Email: admissions@bradley.edu · Website: http://www.bradley.edu
From the College
“Bradley is a prestigious, private university in Peoria, Illinois. The university prepares students for immediate and substantial career success by offering resources not found at small colleges and more personalized experiences than large universities. More than 185 academic programs are available in business, communications, education, engineering, fine and performing arts, health sciences, the liberal arts, science and technology. Unique programs include entrepreneurship, hospitality leadership, game design, sports communication and physical therapy.
“Located less than three hours from Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis, the residential campus is located in a historic neighborhood just one mile from downtown Peoria, the largest metropolitan area in downstate Illinois. Bradley features a Pre-Law Center and a Health Professions Advising Center; 36 graduate programs including a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and undergraduate-graduate programs in accounting, biology, chemistry and finance. Additional programs of interest include the Academic Exploration Program, Honors Program, ROTC, the Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service, the Lewis J. Burger Center for Student Leadership and Public Service and an extensive study abroad program.”
Campus Setting
Founded in 1897, Bradley is a private, coeducational, comprehensive university. Its 85-acre campus is located in a residential area of Peoria, Illinois. A four-year institution, Bradley University has an enrollment of 5,338 students. Programs are offered through the Foster Colleges of Business Administration, the Slane College Communications and Fine Arts, the College of Education and Health Sciences, the College of Engineering and Technology, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School. Campus facilities include: global communications center · art galleries · library. The school provides on-campus housing with 30 units that can accommodate 3,512 students. Housing options: coed dorms · sorority housing · fraternity housing · single-student apartments · married-student apartments. Recreation and sports facilities include: student recreation center · softball and soccer fields · outdoor tennis courts · outdoor basketball courts.
Student Life and Activities
More than half (51 percent) of students living on campus. The new Markin Student Recreation Center and Greek houses are favorite gathering spots. Popular campus events include Late Night BU, Homecoming, Sibling’s Weekend, Parents’ Weekends and Welcome Week activities. Bradley University has 240 official student organizations. Popular groups on campus include Student Activities Council, student government, men’s basketball team and Greek life. For those interested in sports, there are intramural teams such as: 5K run · badminton · basketball · billiards · bowling · diving · flag football · golf · indoor soccer · racquetball · soccer · softball · swimming · table tennis · volleyball · walleyball · wrestling. Bradley University is a member of the Missouri Valley Conference (Division I).
Academics and Learning Environment
Bradley University has 343 full-time and 210 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The most common course size is 2 to 9 students. Bradley University offers 134 majors with the most popular being communications, mechanical engineering and nursing and least popular being religious studies, environmental science physics and engineering physics. The school has a general core requirement. Cooperative education is available. All first-year students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation, and a minimum overall GPA is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student include: self-designed majors · pass/fail grading option · independent study · double majors · dual degrees · honors program · internships · distance learning certificate programs.
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Bradley University
Peoria, IL (Pop. 116,513)
Location: Medium city
Four-year private
Founded: 1897
Website: http://www.bradley.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 5,338
Undergrads: 4,439
Freshmen: 929
Part-time students: 5%
From out-of-state: 21%
From public schools: 83%
Male/Female: 49%/51%
Live on-campus: 51%
In fraternities: 34%
In sororities: 36%
Off-campus employment rating: Fair
Caucasian: 64%
African American: 5%
Hispanic: 6%
Asian: 3%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Native American: 0%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 1%
International: 1%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 12:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 34%
Class size 10-29: 56%
Class size 30-49: 10%
Class size 50-99: -
Class size 100 or more: -
Returning freshmen: 86%
Six-year graduation rate: 74%
Most Popular Majors
Communication
Mechanical engineering
Nursing
B Student Support and Success
Bradley’s website states, “We encourage students to apply who feel that they can demonstrate both the academic ability to succeed and the potential to contribute to the total educational experience at Bradley. While our students perform above national averages in strong college preparation curriculums, we do not have a stated minimum rank, grade point average (GPA) or ACT or SAT score. We also recognize that rank and GPA can only be considered meaningful in the context of the quality of the high school attended and the classes that a student takes. It is also very important to our admissions review committee that our students balance academic ability with the other qualities that lead to success at Bradley. Social skills, communications skills, leadership, community service and unique experiences are important qualities in our admission and scholarship review. Finally, different academic areas have different admission requirements.”
Bradley University provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic · career · psychological · minority students. The average freshman year GPA is 2.9, and 86 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. Approximately 17 percent of graduates return for a graduate degree. Among students who pursue employment, approximately 92 percent enter a field related to their major within six months of graduation. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Bradley University include: OSF Saint Francis Medical Center · Caterpillar Inc. · Menards Inc. · Enterprise Rent-A-Car · Sargent & Lundy LLC · Nordstrom Inc. · Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. · Chicago Public School District 299 · Peoria Public School District 150 · Target Corp. · ConAgra Foods Inc. · Bradley University.
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Students with learning disabilities may take advantage of the school’s Center for Learning Assistance, which provides “select coordinated accommodations” as defined by standardized national service-delivery models. This includes the provision of a contact person, generic support services, peer tutors and student referral service for off-campus testing resources. These services are available only during the academic year. If necessary, the college will grant additional time to students with learning disabilities to complete their degree. Also, a lightened course load may be granted to LD students. High school foreign language waivers are accepted. LD students can also access: tutors · learning center · untimed tests · extended time for tests · tape recorders · videotaped classes · early syllabus. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: time management · organizational skills · learning strategies · writing labs · math labs · study skills. An advisor/advocate from the LD program is available to students.
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview · extracurricular activities · special talents, interests and abilities · character/personal qualities · volunteer work · work experience · geographical location · minority affiliation · alumni relationship. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. SAT Subject Test scores are not required. Academic units recommended: 5 English, 4 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Language.
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Bradley University participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · college-based scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · state scholarships and grants · creative arts and performance awards · special achievements and activities awards · special characteristics awards · athletic scholarships.
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 9,186
Accepted: 6,033
Acceptance rate: 65.7%
Average GPA: 3.7
ACT range: 23-28
SAT Math range: 520-650
SAT Reading range: 500-620
Top 10% of class: 22%
Top 25% of class: 58%
Top 50% of class: 89%
Deadlines
Early Action: No
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $31,740
Out-of-state tuition: $31,740
Room: $5,790
Board: $4,220
Books: $1,200
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 73%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 67%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 67%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $21,447
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $20,503
Avg. debt upon graduation: $28,093
Prominent Alumni
Ray LaHood, former congressman and secretary of transportation; Rene C. Byer, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, senior photographer for the Sacramento Bee; Tami Lane, winner of the Oscar for Achievement in Makeup in 2006 for “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” and nominated for Oscar in Makeup and Hairstyling in 2013 for “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”.
School Spirit
Mascot: Kaboom!
Colors: Red and white
Song: Hail, Red and White
BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY
131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA 02325
Admissions: 508-531-1237 · Financial Aid: 508-531-1341
Email: admission@bridgew.edu · Website: http://www.bridgew.edu
From the College
“Bridgewater State University is a comprehensive public college of Southeastern Massachusetts that has a dual mission: to educate the residents of Southeastern Massachusetts and the Commonwealth, and to use its intellectual, scientific and technological resources to support and advance the economic and cultural life of the region. While maintaining its historic focus on the preparation of teachers, Bridgewater State University provides a broad range of baccalaureate degree programs through its College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, College of Education and Allied Studies and its College of Business. At the graduate level, the university offers the Master of Arts and Master of Science in select disciplines, as well as the Master of Arts in Teaching, the Master of Education, the Master of Public Administration, the Master of Science in Management and the Master of Social Work.
“In addition, Bridgewater State University prepares current and future educators for post baccalaureate and postmaster’s licensure. The university and the commonwealth have committed nearly $3 million for classroom upgrades, $7 million for an extensive library renovation, $38 million for a new residence hall and top-to-bottom renovation and expansion of two residence halls. The university is constructing a $98.7-million science facility. These developments have combined to strengthen the university’s academic mission and expand its public service roll.”
Campus Setting
Founded in 1840, Bridgewater is a public college of liberal arts and professional studies. Its 235-acre campus is located in Bridgewater, 28 miles south of Boston. A four-year institution, Bridgewater State University has an enrollment of 11,089 students. The university provides on-campus housing with 8 units capable of accommodating 2,804 students. Housing options: coed dorms · single-student apartments · special housing for disabled students. Recreation and sports facilities include: athletic and football fields · baseball and softball parks · gymnasium · tennis courts · basketball and volleyball court · pool · soccer field · roller hockey area · trails.
Student Life and Activities
More than half of students (65 percent) live off campus. Popular gathering spots are the campus center, the Rat and Cenzio’s. Favorite campus activities include Winterfest, Springfest and Homecoming. Bridgewater State University has 181 official student organizations. Circle K, WBIM, the Program Committee and the Student Government Association have strong presences on campus. Bridgewater State University is a member of the ECAC (Division I, Football I-AA), Little East Conference (Division III), Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (Division III), New England Football Conference (Division III), New England Alliance, New England Women’s Lacrosse Alliance (Division III) and Pilgrim Wrestling League (Division III).
Academics and Learning Environment
Bridgewater State University has 321 full-time and 454 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1. The most common course size is 20 to 29 students. Bridgewater State University offers 47 majors. The most popular include psychology, criminal justice and management. The least popular are philosophy, American politics and chemistry/geology. The school has a general core requirement. Cooperative education is not offered. All first-year students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation, and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student: independent study · double majors · accelerated study · honors program · internships · distance learning.
B Student Support and Success
Bridgewater offers the Academic Achievement Center (AAC), which features learning assistance programs and is home to Second Language Services, the Office of Disability Resources, Tutoring Services, the Writing Studio, Mathematics Services, Study and Research Services and the Communication Laboratory. The college also provides a Core Curriculum that is a skill centered, outcomes-based general education course, designed to help all students prepare for learning in their chosen fields. It is made up of four areas: skills requirements (writing, logical reasoning, mathematical reasoning and spoken communication); core distribution requirements (arts, humanities, natural and social and behavioral sciences, global culture, multiculturalism, quantitative reasoning and the U.S. Constitution); seminars (writing/speaking intensive courses) and requirements in the major (connecting the core curriculum to each major).
Bridgewater State University provides a variety of support programs including: academic · career · personal · psychological · minority students · family planning · religious. Annually, 81 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. Among students who enter the work force, approximately 72 percent enter a field related to their major within six months of graduation. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Bridgewater State University include: Accenture · Advanced Rehabilitation System · Bayer Diagnostic · Boston Biomedical · Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital · Brown & Co. · Delta Airlines · Department of Social Services · Fidelity Investments · FleetBoston · Foxboro Company · General Dynamics · Gillette Company · Health South · Investors Bank & Trust · LEC Environment Consulting Little · Mass General Hospital · Massachusetts House of Representatives · May Institute · Meditech · Midwest Express Airline · New England Cable News · Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital · PBS Consultants · PricewaterhouseCoopers · Providence Journal · Putnam Investments · Springborn Laboratories · State Street · Stone and Webster · United States Department of Labor · WCVB TV 5 · Wells Fargo Financial · WPEP 1570 AM.
BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA (Pop. 26,563)
Location: Large town
Four-year public
Founded: 1840
Website: http://www.bridgew.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 11,089
Undergrads: 9,608
Part-time students: 17%
From out-of-state: 4%
Male/Female: 41%/59%
Live on-campus: 35%
Off-campus employment rating: Excellent
Caucasian: 77%
African American: 9%
Hispanic: 6%
Asian: 2%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Native American: 0%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 3%
International: 0%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 19:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 10%
Class size 10-29: 75%
Class size 30-49: 18%
Class size 50-99: 1%
Class size 100 or more: -
Returning freshmen: 79%
Six-year graduation rate: 58%
Most Popular Majors
Psychology
Criminal justice
Management
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Students with learning disabilities may take advantage of specific support programs offered by Bridgewater State University. If necessary, the college will grant additional time to students with learning disabilities to complete their degree. Also, a lightened course load may be granted to LD students. Reasonable accommodations are provided for students who provide documentation to the Admissions Office or Disability Resource Office. Students with learning disabilities may also access: tutors · learning center · testing accommodations · untimed tests · extended time for tests · take-home exam · oral tests · readers · note-taking services · tape recorders · early syllabus · priority registration · waiver of math degree requirement. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: time management · organizational skills · learning strategies · specific subject areas · writing labs · math labs · study skills. An advisor/advocate from the LD program is available to students.
BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 5,868
Accepted: 4,753
Acceptance rate: 81%
Average GPA: 3.2
ACT range: 19-24
SAT Math range: 450-550
SAT Reading range: 440-550
Deadlines
Early Action: 11/15
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $7,105
Out-of-state tuition: $11,711
Room and board: $11,700
Books: $1,000
Freshmen receiving federal student loans: 68%
Undergrads receiving federal student loans: 69%
Avg. grant or scholarship (freshmen): $5,409
Avg. student loan aid package (freshmen): $7,083
Avg. grant or scholarship (undergrads): $4,774
Avg. student loan aid package (undergraduates): $6,780
Prominent Alumni
Jeff Corwin, actor and TV host; Lou Gorman, former general manager of the Boston Red Sox; Ann Hobson Pilot, principal harpist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops.
School Spirit
Mascot: Bears
Colors: Crimson and white
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: extracurricular activities · special talents, interests and abilities · character/personal qualities · volunteer work · work experience · state of residency · minority affiliation · alumni relationship. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. SAT Subject Test scores are not required. Academic units recommended: 4 English, 3 Math, 3 Science, 1 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Language.
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Bridgewater State University participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · college-based scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · state scholarships and grants.
BRYANT UNIVERSITY
1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917-1284
Admissions: 800-622-7001 · Financial Aid: 800-248-4036
Email: admission@bryant.edu · Website: http://www.bryant.edu
From the College
“Bryant was established in 1863, and is a small, private university in New England that focuses on helping students build knowledge, develop character and achieve success—as they define it. The College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Business integrate business, liberal arts and technology to distinguish the Bryant educational experience. This integration ensures that students become well-rounded individuals with the analytical, problem-solving, business and communication skills to successfully compete and contribute in a complex, global environment.
“Bryant enrolls 3,300 undergraduate and more than 300 graduate students with 112 tenured and tenure-track, full-time faculty. More than 3,000 individuals and businesses benefit on an annual basis from professional education and consulting services offered by Bryant’s Executive Development Center and the John H. Chafee Center for International Business.
“Bryant offers undergraduate programs in actuarial mathematics, business administration with eight concentrations available, Chinese, communication, economics, environmental science, global studies, history, information technology, international business, literary and cultural studies, mathematics and statistics, politics and law, psychology, sociology and Spanish. Bryant’s Graduate School of Business offers master’s degrees in business administration (MBA), information systems (MSIS) and professional accountancy (MPAc). All of Bryant’s academic programs are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The College of Business is accredited by AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, a distinction earned by less than 10 percent of business colleges worldwide.”
Campus Setting
Founded in 1863, Bryant University is a four-year private liberal arts university with a College of Business and a College of Arts and Sciences. Its 420-acre campus is located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, 12 miles from Providence. Bryant University is a four-year private institution with an enrollment of 3,670 students. The campus facilities include: theatre · food court · Interfaith Center. Bryant University provides on-campus housing with 1,036 units that can accommodate 2,872 students. Housing options: coed dorms · women’s dorms · special housing for disabled students. Recreation and sports facilities include: athletic fields · baseball and softball complex · gymnasium · natatorium · recreation and wellness center · rugby field · sports arena · stadium · weight room.
Student Life and Activities
Eighty-one percent of students live on campus. Popular gathering places are Lupo’s, The Living Room, The Strand, Thayer Street, The Junction and Parente’s. Popular events on campus are semi-formals, MSU Extravaganza Night, commencement, convocation, ISO UN Festival, Parents’ Weekend, Spring Weekend, Special Olympics and the Festival of Lights. According to the editor of the student newspaper, the student organizations greatly enhance the social environment. Bryant University has 105 official student organizations. Influential groups on campus are the Student Programming Board, rugby teams, Student Senate and Greek organizations. For those interested in sports, there are intramural teams such as: basketball · flag football · floor hockey · indoor soccer · inner-tube water polo · softball · volleyball. Bryant University is a member of the Northeast Conference (Division I).
BRYANT UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Bryant University
Smithfield (Pop. 21,430)
Location: Large town
Four-year private
Founded: 1863
Website: http://www.bryant.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 3,670
Undergrads: 3,459
Freshmen: 908
Part-time students: 2%
From out-of-state: 91%
From public schools: 50%
Male/Female: 59%/41%
Live on-campus: 81%
In fraternities: 5%
In sororities: 11%
Off-campus employment rating: Fair
Caucasian: 73%
African American: 4%
Hispanic: 7%
Asian: 5%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Native American: 0%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 1%
International: 8%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 13:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 4%
Class size 10-29: 47%
Class size 30-49: 49%
Class size 50-99: -
Class size 100 or more: -
Returning freshmen: 90%
Six-year graduation rate: 79%
Most Popular Majors
Accounting
Finance
Marketing
Academics and Learning Environment
Bryant University has 166 full-time and 115 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The most common course size is 30 to 39 students. Bryant University offers 39 majors with the most popular being accounting, finance and marketing and least popular being Spanish, sociology and history. The school has a general core requirement. Cooperative education is not offered. All first-year students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation, and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student include: independent study · double majors · dual degrees · honors program · internships.
B Student Support and Success
Bryant College provides extra help to students through the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE). Each year, more than 1,600 students use its services to help with class performance. ACE’s philosophy is that college students are not born with good study skills and habits, and like anything else in life, they require practice on a regular basis. Even students who have great study skills in high school may find that they need extra help in college. According to the college, ACE’s primary goal is to “help students become self-reliant, independent, confident learners so that they may successfully meet the demands of their chosen academic curricula.” They do this through both a tutoring program and study skills instruction in group sessions provided by a combination of staff, peer tutors and faculty. Along with ACE, Bryant offers a Writing Center. Here you can learn and polish the skills of written communication through one-on-one consultations with staff and tutors. Access is provided through ACE to workshops and printed materials that are helpful tools in honing writing skills.
Bryant University provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic · career · personal · psychological · minority students · non-traditional students · family planning · religious. The average freshman year GPA is 2.8, and 90 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. Approximately 18 percent of students pursue a graduate degree following graduation. Among students who enter the workforce, approximately 78 percent enter a field related to their major within six months of graduation. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Bryant University include: State Street Corporation · Target · TJX · DiSanto Priest & Co. · Liberty Mutual · FedEx Freight · PricewaterhouseCoopers · Hartford Insurance Group · Fidelity Investments · CVS · Ernst & Young · Mercer · Liberty Mutual · Ross Stores · Hanover Insurance · Travelers · Cambridge Associates · Citizens Bank · Wolfe & Co. · Boston Celtics · Pepsi Bottling Group · Raytheon · Towers Watson.
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Bryant University supports students with learning disabilities by offering: tutors · learning center · testing accommodations · extended time for tests · reading machines · tape recorders. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: time management · organizational skills · learning strategies · specific subject areas · writing labs · math labs · study skills. An advisor/advocate from the LD program is available to students.
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview · extracurricular activities · special talents, interests and abilities · character/personal qualities · volunteer work · work experience · geographical location · minority affiliation · alumni relationship. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are not required of all applicants, but will be considered if submitted. SAT Subject Test scores are not required. According to the admissions office: The average GPA of admitted students is 3.4 and the average SAT Reasoning score is 1150 (composite ACT score is 25). Academic units recommended: 4 English, 4 Math, 3 Science, 2 Foreign Language.
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Bryant University participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · college-based scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · state scholarships and grants · athletic scholarships · ROTC scholarships · minority status scholarships.
BRYANT UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 6,705
Accepted: 4,849
Acceptance rate: 72.3%
Placed on wait list: 391
Enrolled from wait list: 2
Average GPA: 3.4
ACT range: 23-28
SAT Math range: 560-640
SAT Reading range: 530-610
Top 10% of class: 24%
Top 25% of class: 58%
Top 50% of class: 90%
Deadlines
Early Action: 12/1
Early Decision: 11/15
Regular Action: 2/1 (final)
Notification of admission by: 3/15
Common Application: Accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $40,564
Out-of-state tuition: $40,564
Room: $8,790
Board: $5,693
Books: $1,300
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 62%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 63%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 52%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $20,968
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $21,753
Avg. debt upon graduation: $39,283
Prominent Alumni
David M Beirne, Chairman, Fantex Holdings, Inc.; Robert Brown, Head of Institutional Fixed Income, Fidelity Investments; Diane Kazarian, Partner-Assurance, National Financial Services Leader, PwC.
School Spirit
Mascot: Bulldogs
Colors: Black, gold and white
CALDWELL UNIVERSITY
120 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006
Admissions: 973-618-3500 · Financial Aid: 973-618-3221
Email: admissions@caldwell.edu
Website: http://www.caldwell.edu
From the College
“Founded in 1939 by the Sisters of St. Dominic, Caldwell University is a Catholic institution in the Judeo-Christian tradition with a heritage of over seven centuries of Dominican commitment to higher education. Serving a diverse population of all ages, Caldwell University provides a liberal arts education which promotes spiritual, aesthetic and intellectual growth. Upon this foundation, the college offers career-related programs which prepare its graduates to take advantage of opportunities in a complex society.”
Campus Setting
Caldwell is a church-affiliated, liberal arts institution. Founded as a college for women in 1939, it adopted coeducation in 1986. Its 70-acre campus is located in Caldwell, 20 miles from New York City. The enrollment at Caldwell University is 2,183 students. The school is also affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. Caldwell University provides on-campus housing with 191 units that can accommodate 600 students. Housing options: coed dorms.
Student Life and Activities
Sixty-three percent of the students live off campus. Students spend time at events such as: Diversity Day, Homecoming and Founder’s Day. Caldwell University has 29 official student organizations. The most popular are: choral groups · drama club · jazz and pep bands · music ensembles · musical theatre · service groups · Spanish club · business club · team managers. Caldwell University is a member of the NCAA (Division II) and the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC).
Academics and Learning Environment
Caldwell University has 88 full-time and 190 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The most common course size is 10 to 19 students. Caldwell University offers 50 majors. The school has a general core requirement as well as a religion requirement. Cooperative education is not offered. All first-year students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation, and a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student include: self-designed majors · pass/fail grading option · independent study · double majors · accelerated study · honors program · internships · weekend college · distance learning certificate programs.
CALDWELL UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Caldwell University
Caldwell (Pop. 7,239)
Location: Large town
Four-year private
Founded: 1939
Website: http://www.caldwell.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 2,183
Undergrads: 1,595
Freshmen: 404
Part-time students: 15%
From out-of-state: 13%
Male/Female: 30%/70%
Live on-campus: 37%
In fraternities: 1%
In sororities: 4%
Off-campus employment rating: Excellent
Caucasian: 42%
African American: 15%
Hispanic: 16%
Asian: 5%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Native American: 0%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 2%
International: 4%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 13:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 24%
Class size 10-29: 71%
Class size 30-49: 5%
Class size 50-99: -
Class size 100 or more: -
Returning freshmen: 82%
Six-year graduation rate: 62%
Most Popular Majors
Business administration and management
Psychology
B Student Support and Success
B Student Support and Success A variety of support services are available through Caldwell’s Academic Support Center. Individual and group tutoring is offered on both a scheduled and drop-in basis. The Writing Center has regular hours also and focuses on helping students become independent critical thinkers and writers. In addition, an online writing lab is another option students may access. Students work with peer or professional tutors and there is no charge for these sessions. A supplemental instruction program is offered during the year in courses that serve large numbers of freshman or sophomores. This course focuses on skills needed to better understand lectures, develop study strategies and prepare for exams. Workshops on note taking, textbook reading, time management and test taking strategies are offered throughout the year.
Caldwell University provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic · personal · non-traditional students. Recognizing that some students may need extra preparation, Caldwell University offers remedial and refresher courses in: reading · writing · math · study skills. The average freshman year GPA is 2.8, and 82 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. While many students enter the workforce, approximately 20 percent pursue a graduate degree immediately after graduation. Among students who enter the workforce, approximately 76 percent enter a field related to their major within six months of graduation. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Caldwell University include: Xerox · Ricoh · Cosmair Inc. · Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield · Boards of Education.
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Students with learning disabilities may take additional time to complete their degree or take a lighter course load. High school foreign language and math waivers are accepted. LD students can also access: remedial math · remedial English · remedial reading · special classes · tutors · learning center · untimed tests · extended time for tests · oral tests · readers · note-taking services · reading machines · tape recorders. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: time management · organizational skills · learning strategies · writing labs · math labs.
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview · extracurricular activities · special talents, interests and abilities · character/personal qualities · volunteer work · work experience · state of residency. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. SAT Subject Test scores are not required. Academic units recommended: 4 English, 2 Math, 2 Science, 2 Foreign Language.
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) · institution’s own financial aid forms · state aid form. Caldwell College participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · college-based scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · state scholarships and grants · creative arts and performance awards · special achievements and activities awards · special characteristics awards · athletic scholarships.
CALDWELL UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 3,132
Accepted: 2,008
Acceptance rate: 64.1%
Average GPA: 3.4
ACT range: 17-23
SAT Math range: 420-550
SAT Reading range: 410-520
Top 10% of class: 7%
Top 25% of class: 37%
Top 50% of class: 75%
Deadlines
Early Action: 12/1
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $31,150
Out-of-state tuition: $31,150
Room and board: $12,140
Books: $2,000
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 91%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 80%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 73%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $25,000
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $22,000
Avg. debt upon graduation: $28,000
Prominent Alumni
Arline Friscia, member of the New Jersey General Assembly and Mary Jo Codey, former First Lady of the State of New Jersey.
School Spirit
Mascot: Cougars
Colors: Red and white
CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY
P.O. Box 567, Buies Creek, NC 27506
Admissions: 800-334-4111, extension 1290
Financial Aid: 800-334-4111, extension 1310
Email: admissions@campbell.edu · Website: http://www.campbell.edu
From the College
“Campbell University is a university of the liberal arts, sciences and professions that is committed to helping students develop an integrated Christian personality characterized by a wholeness of body, mind and spirit. Campbell is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. Both in and out of the classroom, the university endeavors to present Christian principles to students and to foster their application to daily life.
“Located in Buies Creek, a rural, residential community in Harnett County, Campbell University has an 850-acre campus. Raleigh, the state’s capital, and Fayetteville are less than thirty miles from campus. Within about an hour’s driving time students can enjoy the benefits of the Research Triangle Park, the cities of Durham and Chapel Hill. Campbell has been named ‘The Safest Campus in North Carolina,’ by USA Today.
“Campbell is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Commission on Colleges, as a Level V Institution. Campbell also has accredited and nationally recognized graduate programs in business, divinity, education, law and pharmacy.
“Affiliated with the Atlantic Sun Conference, Campbell features competitive Division I Varsity athletics. The Fighting Camels men’s sports include: basketball, baseball, cross-country, golf, soccer, tennis, track, wrestling and football. Campbell’s women’s sports include: basketball, cheerleading, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track, volleyball and swimming.
“Campbell’s total enrollment is over 2,800 undergraduate and 1,700 graduate students. In an average year, the student body comes from over 90 North Carolina counties, all 49 other states and 50 countries. Eighty percent of the student body comes from North Carolina.”
Campus Setting
Campbell is a church-affiliated university. It was founded as an academy in 1887, became a four-year college in 1961, and gained university status in 1979. Its 850-acre campus is located in Buies Creek, 30 miles from Raleigh and Fayetteville. A four-year private institution, Campbell University has an enrollment of 6,103 students. The school is also affiliated with the Baptist Church. Campus facilities include: drug information center · museum and exhibit hall · nature trail · golf course. Campbell University provides on-campus housing with 19 units accommodating 2,100 students. Housing options: women’s dorms · men’s dorms · single-student apartments · married-student apartments · special housing for disabled students. Recreation and sports facilities include: fitness facilities · natatorium · student centers · weight rooms · track · intramural fields.
Student Life and Activities
Most students live off campus, but popular gathering spots include: Wallace Student Center, Quiznos, Coffee Society and Buffaloe Lanes. Favorite campus events include Welcome Week, Homecoming/Parent’s Weekend, Spring Fling, Mr. Campbell Pageant and the Spring Formal. Campbell University has 50 official student organizations. The Baptist Student Union, the Student Government Association, men’s and women’s basketball and soccer teams, football and Kappa Psi (pharmacy fraternity) influence student life. For those interested in sports, there are intramural teams such as: baseball · basketball · flag football · softball · volleyball. Campbell University is a member of the Atlantic Sun Conference (Division I), Northeast Conference (Division I) and Pioneer League (Football).
Academics and Learning Environment
Campbell University has full-time and part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. Common course sizes are usually between 10 to 19 students. Campbell University offers 63 majors. The school has a general core requirement as well as a religion requirement. Cooperative education is available. All first-year students must maintain a 1.4 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation, and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student include: independent study · double majors · accelerated study · honors program · internships · distance learning.
B Student Support and Success
Both group and peer tutoring are available at Campbell University, and the school also has a Writing Center. Student support services include workshops on study skills, test taking skills, time management and test anxiety. The school has a program known as the Early Alert System, which puts students in contact with the appropriate campus resources in order to help them to meet their educational goals. Faculty and staff members refer students who are struggling in their academic work, as well as those who are missing class often or who are having trouble adjusting to campus life. The Early Alert System helps to make sure that every student is able to take full advantage of the educational opportunities available at Campbell.
Seventy-two percent of Campbell University freshmen students return for their sophomore year. Campbell University provides dedicated guidance for: academic · career · personal · psychological · veterans · non-traditional students · religious. Annually, companies that most frequently hire graduates from Campbell University include: Bank of America · BB&T · Enterprise Rent-a-Car · Merrill Lynch · Wachovia.
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Learning disabled students may take lighter course loads, plus access: remedial math · remedial English · tutors · testing accommodations · extended time for tests · take-home exam · oral tests · readers · note-taking services · tape recorders · texts on tape · early syllabus · priority registration · waiver of math degree requirement. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: time management · organizational skills · learning strategies · specific subject areas · writing labs · study skills. An advisor/advocate from the Student Support Services is available to students.
CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Campbell University
Buies Creek (Pop. 2,215)
Location: Rural
Four-year private
Founded: 1887
Website: http://www.campbell.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 6,103
Undergrads: 4,298
Part-time students: 20%
From out-of-state: 15%
From public schools: Not reported
Male/Female: 48%/52%
Live on-campus: Not reported
Off-campus employment rating: Fair
Caucasian: 62%
African American: 18%
Hispanic: 8%
Asian: 2%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Native American: 1%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 2%
International: 2%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 16:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 29%
Class size 10-29: 49%
Class size 30-49: 16%
Class size 50-99: 6%
Class size 100 or more: -
Returning freshmen: 72%
Six-year graduation rate: 51%
Most Popular Majors
Business administration and management
Science technologies
Social sciences
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview · extracurricular activities · special talents, interests and abilities · character/personal qualities · volunteer work · work experience · state of residency · alumni relationship. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. SAT Subject Test scores are recommended but not required. SAT Reasoning score of 950 (composite ACT score of 20) required. According to the admissions office: Math units must include algebra II and geometry. Social studies units must include 1 unit of U.S. history. Academic units: 4 English, 4 Math, 2 Science, 1 Social Studies and 2 Foreign Language.
CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 6,770
Accepted: 4,608
Acceptance rate: 68.1%
Average GPA: 3.9
ACT range: 17-27
SAT Math range: 380-620
SAT Reading range: 422-628
Deadlines
Early Action: No
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Not accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $27,800
Out-of-state tuition: $27,800
Room: $4,700
Board: $5,160
Books: $1,600
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 77%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 78%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 91%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $22,038
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $20,052
Prominent Alumni
Bob Etheridge, U.S. Congressman; Elaine Marshall, North Carolina Secretary of State; Eugene McDaniel, U.S. Representative.
School Spirit
Mascot: Fighting Camels
Colors: Orange and black
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Campbell University participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · college-based scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · state scholarships and grants · athletic scholarships · ROTC scholarships.
CARROLL COLLEGE
1601 North Benton Avenue, Helena, MT 59625-0002
Admissions: 406-447-4384 · Financial Aid: 406-447-5423
Email: enroll@carroll.edu · Website: http://www.carroll.edu
From the College
“Carroll College is a Catholic diocesan liberal arts college dedicated to making a difference. Most Carroll faculty, staff and students choose to volunteer their time to help others. It’s called service learning, and it’s a foundation of the Carroll College experience. The commitment to selfless service naturally extends to the classroom. Because of faculty support, Carroll students enjoy high acceptance rates to medical schools and law and business graduate programs. The philosophy of putting students first applies to every department on campus, from student housing and community life to class registration and financial aid. Carroll ensures a student’s education is ‘Non scholae sed vitae—not for school alone but for life.’”
Campus Setting
Carroll, founded in 1909, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 63-acre campus is located in central Helena, on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains. A four-year private institution, Carroll College has an enrollment of 1,469 students. Although not originally a co-educational college, Carroll College has been co-ed since 1944. The school is also affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. The campus facilities include: performing arts center · arts lab · dance studio · engineering lab · observatory · seismograph station · science labs · nursing lab · fitness center. Carroll College provides on-campus housing with 435 units that can accommodate 830 students. Housing options: coed dorms · single-student apartments.
Student Life and Activities
Sixty percent of students live on campus, and they enjoy events such as Search Weekend, Senior Retreat, Community Halloween Events for Children, the Jr./Sr. Banquet and Softball Weekend. Carroll College has 37 official student organizations. The most popular are: Astronomy · Gay-Straight Alliance · Health Services · Music · Psychology · SAVE · Student Ambassadors · Students for a Just Society · Outdoor Club · Cadet Corps · CC Student Nurses Association · Circle K · College Democrats · College Republicans · Dance Team · Education · Engineers Without Borders. Carroll College is a member of the Frontier Conference (NAIA).
Academics and Learning Environment
Carroll College has 88 full-time and 76 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The most common course size is 10 to 19 students. Carroll College offers 31 majors. The most popular are business administration, elementary education and biology, while the least favorite majors are foreign languages, computer science and arts. The school has a general core requirement as well as a religion requirement. Cooperative education is not offered. All first-year students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation, and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student: self-designed majors · pass/fail grading option · independent study · double majors · dual degrees · accelerated study · honors program · internships.
CARROLL COLLEGE
Highlights
Carroll College
Helena, MT (Pop. 29,596)
Location: Medium city
Four-year private
Founded: 1909
Website: http://www.carroll.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 1,469
Undergrads: 1,469
Part-time students: 4%
From out-of-state: 61%
From public schools: 84%
Male/Female: 42%/58%
Live on-campus: 60%
Off-campus employment rating: Fair
Caucasian: 79%
African American: 1%
Hispanic: 5%
Asian: 2%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Native American: 1%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 2%
International: 1%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 13:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 27%
Class size 10-29: 63%
Class size 30-49: 9%
Class size 50-99: 1%
Class size 100 or more: -
Returning freshmen: 79%
Six-year graduation rate: 63%
Most Popular Majors
Business administration
Elementary education
Biology
B Student Support and Success
The Learning Commons exists to provide students with free opportunities to strengthen their academic skills through peer tutoring and study skills assistance. Carroll also offers supplemental instruction in some of the most difficult courses, and Writing Center assistants help tutor anyone struggling in English classes. Carroll’s philosophy is based on the Four Pillars: Integrated Knowledge, Lifelong Skills, Enduring Values and Gateway Experiences. In addition, the Walter Young Center offers personal counseling for emotional challenges facing students. Anyone needing assistance in a class can also be matched with an academic coach for additional help and resources.
Carroll College provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic · career · personal · psychological · religious. Recognizing that some students may need extra preparation, Carroll College offers remedial and refresher courses in: reading · writing · math · study skills. The average freshman year GPA is 3.2, and 79 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. Approximately 22 percent of graduates pursue a graduate degree immediately after graduation. One year after graduation, the school reports that three percent of graduates have entered graduate school. Among students who enter the workforce, approximately 35 percent enter a field related to their major within six months of graduation. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Carroll College include: Galusha Higgins Galusha · Anderson ZurMuehlen · Helena School District · Mountain West Bank · DA Davidson.
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Students with learning disabilities are supported by additional time to complete a degree, as well as lighter course loads. LD students may take advantage of services including: tutors · learning center · extended time for tests · oral tests · readers · note-taking services · waiver of math degree requirement. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: writing labs · math labs. An advisor/advocate from the LD program is available to students.
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview · extracurricular activities · special talents, interests and abilities · character/personal qualities · volunteer work · work experience · state of residency. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. SAT Subject Test scores are required for some applicants. According to the admissions office: Minimum composite ACT score of 21 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 1000) and minimum 2.5 GPA recommended. Academic units recommended: 4 English, 3 Math, 2 Science, 2 Social Studies.
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Carroll College participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · college-based scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · state scholarships and grants · athletic scholarships · ROTC scholarships.
CARROLL COLLEGE
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 3,513
Accepted: 2,252
Acceptance rate: 64.1%
Average GPA: 3.6
ACT range: 22-27
SAT Math range: 490-600
SAT Reading range: 480-600
Top 10% of class: 23%
Top 25% of class: 60%
Top 50% of class: 88%
Deadlines
Early Action: 12/1
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $32,212
Out-of-state tuition: $32,212
Room and board: $9,218
Books: $1,250
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 70%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 66%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 75%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $23,000
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $21,759
Avg. debt upon graduation: $26,256
Prominent Alumni
Casey Fitzsimmons, former member of the Detroit Lions; Raymond Hunthausen, former Archbishop of Seattle.
School Spirit
Mascot: Fighting Saints
Colors: Purple and vegas gold
CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE
163 South Willard Street, Burlington, VT 05401
Admissions: 800-570-5858 · Financial Aid: 800-570-5858
Email: admission@champlain.edu · Website: http://www.champlain.edu
From the College
“Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a private college overlooking Lake Champlain in Burlington, VT, with additional campuses in Montreal and Dublin. Our career-driven approach to education prepares students for professional life beginning with their first semester. Students choose from more than 80 subject areas, including undergraduate majors, minors, specializations, graduate degrees and certificate programs.”
Campus Setting
An educational pioneer since 1878, Champlain is a college where students and faculty don’t just respond to opportunities, they create them. “We’ve introduced new fields of study, like Game Design and Computer and Digital Forensics, and offer majors with a specific focus, like e-Business Management, Digital Filmmaking and Public Relations. Champlain’s three-dimensional education, another pioneering concept, integrates relevant, professionally focused studies with a rigorous Core curriculum and practical Life Skills program,” describes a representative. A four-year private institution located on 21-acres in Burlington, Champlain College has an enrollment of 3,853 students. In addition to a small library, the campus also has a business and technology center. Champlain College provides on-campus housing with 26 units that can accommodate 1,418 students. Housing options: coed dorms · women’s dorms · single-student apartments · special housing for disabled students · special housing for international students. Recreation and sports facilities include: fitness center · gymnasium.
Student Life and Activities
Less than half (42 percent) of students live off campus. According to the editor of the student newspaper, Burlington, Vermont, is a small but active college town along the shore of Lake Champlain with lots of clubs, activities, skiing, hiking and water sports. A popular gathering place on campus is the IDX Student Life Center. Champlain College has 40 official student organizations. The most popular are: Get Real (service club) · World Drummers’ Club · book club · children’s club · criminal justice club · e-gaming club · Heritage Society · psychology club · software engineering club · social work club · computer forensics club · international club · URGE · Speak Easy · Student Alumni Association · MusicMakers. For those interested in sports, there are intramural teams such as: basketball · crew · dance · golf · hiking · ice hockey · indoor soccer · lacrosse · rock climbing · rafting · ice climbing · Zumba · snowboarding · Ultimate Frisbee · volleyball.
Academics and Learning Environment
Champlain College has 113 full-time and 370 part-time faculty members, offering a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The most common course size is 10 to 19 students. Champlain College offers 57 majors. Digital forensics, game art/design/development and psychology are the most popular. The school has a general core requirement. Cooperative education is not offered. All first-year students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher to avoid academic probation, and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate. Other special academic programs that would appeal to a B student include: self-designed majors · independent study · double majors · dual degrees · accelerated study · honors program · internships · distance learning certificate programs.
B Student Support and Success
Champlain offers a number of different centers to help students become and stay academically strong. At the Advising and Registration Center, or ARC, academic advisors provide one-on-one help to students who are choosing courses and planning their majors. At the Student Life Office, various academic support labs in accounting/math, writing and computers are offered as well as peer tutoring and counseling. The school also has Career Services and Health Services departments to help with planning and to give support.
Champlain College provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic · career · personal · minority students · non-traditional students. The average freshman year GPA is 3.0, and 79 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. Approximately eight percent of graduates pursue a graduate degree immediately after graduation. Among students who enter the workforce, approximately 90 percent enter a field related to their major within six months of graduation. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Champlain College include: IBM · KPMG · IDX Systems Corp. · Chittenden Bank · General Dynamics · Marsh Management · US Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS).
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Students with learning disabilities will be supported by a number of programs including: tutors · testing accommodations · untimed tests · extended time for tests · oral tests · note-taking services · early syllabus · priority registration.
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: extracurricular activities · special talents, interests and abilities · character/personal qualities · volunteer work · work experience · state of residency · minority affiliation · alumni relationship. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. SAT Subject Test scores are required for some applicants. According to the admissions office: Minimum 2.0 GPA and essay required. Academic units recommended: 4 English, 4 Math, 4 Science, 2 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Language.
CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE
Highlights
Champlain College
Burlington, VT (Pop. 42,284)
Location: Large town
Four-year private
Founded: 1878
Website: http://www.champlain.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 3,853
Undergrads: 3,249
Freshmen: 659
Part-time students: 27%
From out-of-state: 80%
Male/Female: 58%/42%
Live on-campus: 64%
Off-campus employment rating: Good
Caucasian: 68%
African American: 5%
Hispanic: 5%
Asian: 2%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Native American: 0%
Mixed (2+ ethnicities): 3%
International: 1%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 14:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 15%
Class size 10-29: 85%
Class size 30-49: -
Class size 50-99: -
Class size 100 or more: -
Returning freshmen: 79%
Six-year graduation rate: 58%
Most Popular Majors
Digital forensics
Game art/design/development
Psychology
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) · institution’s own financial aid forms · state aid form · Non-custodian (Divorced/Separated) Parent’s Statement. Champlain College participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants · general need-based awards · Federal Pell grants · state scholarships and grants · college-based scholarships and grants · private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: state scholarships and grants.
CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 5,587
Accepted: 3,697
Acceptance rate: 66.2%
Placed on wait list: 146
Enrolled from wait list: 4
Average GPA: 3.2
ACT range: 23-29
SAT Math range: 510-630
SAT Reading range: 520-630
Top 10% of class: 10%
Top 25% of class: 34%
Top 50% of class: 77%
Deadlines
Early Action: No
Early Decision: 11/10
Regular Action: 11/15 (priority) 2/1 (final)
Notification of admission by: The end of March
Common Application: Accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $38,560
Out-of-state tuition: $38,560
Room: $9,064
Board: $5,408
Books: $1,000
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 73%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 69%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 68%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $25,550
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $24,860
Avg. debt upon graduation: $33,236
Prominent Alumni
Rusty DeWees, actor.
School Spirit
Colors: Blue and white
